<h1>International film festival announces Top 10 short film finalists to premiere and compete for cash prizes and trophies</h1> A major international film festival announced its Top 10 short film finalists, selected from thousands of global submissions after multi-stage jury evaluation by consular representatives, advisory board members, film delegates and senior industry figures. The shortlisted films will premiere at the festival's Short Film Screening Gala and compete for monetary awards-Best Short Film (?100,000), 1st Runner-Up (?15,000), 2nd Runner-Up (?10,000) and 3rd Runner-Up (?5,000)-and trophies. The festival frames the selection as promoting independent cinema and cultural storytelling on a global platform; the release was issued as a press communication.