You will be glad to know that some of the ad films made by the students for IAFA 2009 were sent in as an entry by Iceplex to compete in the Annual Festival of the Shortie Awards- Film and News Festival. About Shortie The Shortie Awards: Film & News Festival is the premiere film festival for students ages 7 to 18 and their teachers! Established in 2001, The Shortie Awards: Student Film and News Festival recognizes original digital media productions created by student filmmakers, ages 7-18, and their teachers. The Shortie Awards focuses on nurturing imagination and choice making in students. The Shortie Awards is part of MHz Networks' Education Department. The event grew out of the Department's EAT (Education Arts and Technology) program for young filmmakers in the Washington D.C. area and has since blossomed into a national and even international event, featuring submissions from all over the world. Winner - May 24, 2010 - A PSA that aims to create awareness about human trafficking. Created by Abdulah Hakim from Mumbai, India. PSA winner, 2010 Shortie Awards. Category: Film & Animation Certificate of excellence was also given for the candidates who participated.