It all began with The Shortie Awards in 2001, a US film festival. Now he's turned into an international event! In 2009, he grew into a television show, to showcase the very best of youth filmmaking from around the world. He has been an aviator, a sorcerer, and a superhero. Shortie manages to reinvent himself year to year, just as the vibrant world of film does. Shortie looks towards the future to become an even brighter beacon to all youth filmmakers worldwide. Keep posted to find out what Shortie will be doing next. He is constantly evolving!

Check out the Theater to experience Shortie in his many forms as an icon and via the global youth content he represents.