Omyra Nominated for Best Short Film at Chandler International Film Festival

Published on January 8, 2026

Omyra, the award-winning short film written and directed by Elijah Anatole, has been officially nominated for Best Short Film at the Chandler International Film Festival.

Winners will be announced live during the festival’s Awards Ceremony.

The Best Short Film nomination places Omyra among a select group of films shortlisted by the festival jury after a rigorous review process. Beyond official selection, a nomination signifies that the film has advanced into final awards consideration, reflecting strong juror confidence in its artistic merit, storytelling, and overall impact.

To understand the significance of this milestone, it is important to distinguish between the different stages of recognition within a film festival. An Official Selection indicates that a film has been chosen from a large pool of submissions to screen at the festival. 

Being placed in a Best Short Film Block further signifies that the festival has curated the film alongside some of the strongest works in its category, often reserving these blocks for prime screening times and heightened audience visibility.

A Nomination, however, represents an additional level of distinction confirming that the film has moved beyond selection and programming to be formally shortlisted by the jury as an award contender. Each step reflects increasing levels of evaluation, curation, and recognition.

For Omyra, this nomination builds on a growing international festival run that has already included multiple official selections and an award win. Whether or not the film ultimately takes home the prize, the nomination alone places Omyra in a highly respectable and competitive tier within the global short film landscape, affirming its resonance with both juries and audiences.

Being placed in a Best Short Film Block further signifies that the festival has curated the film alongside some of the strongest works in its category, often reserving these blocks for prime screening times and heightened audience visibility.

A Nomination, however, represents an additional level of distinction — confirming that the film has moved beyond selection and programming to be formally shortlisted by the jury as an award contender. Each step reflects increasing levels of evaluation, curation, and recognition.

For Omyra, this nomination builds on a growing international festival run that has already

included multiple official selections and an award win. Whether or not the film ultimately takes home the prize, the nomination alone places Omyra in a highly respectable and competitive tier within the global short film landscape, affirming its resonance with both juries and audiences.