Guinness World Record Holder:
Most Awards Won by a Live Action Fictional Short Film
Official Guinness World Record Holder
Dojo (2023) is officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the holder of the title:
"Most Awards Won by a Live-Action Fictional Short Film"
The record was verified by Guinness World Records on June 3, 2026. Since its release, Dojo has earned more than 1,218 international film awards worldwide and continues to stand as the most awarded live-action fictional short film in cinema history.
Official Guinness Recognition
Guinness World Records officially verified Dojo as the title holder for Most Awards Won by a Live-Action Fictional Short Film.
Official Record Page:
Record Holders:
• Jon Paul
• Moises Pereira
• Armin Alic
Verification Date:
June 3, 2026
Record Definition
The record for the most awards won by a live-action fictional short film is determined by the total number of verified film festival awards received internationally by a single fictional short film.
Awards included in this record consist of official selections, wins, and jury-recognized honors from accredited and independent film festivals worldwide.
Current Record Holder
Dojo currently holds the record for the most awards won by a live-action fictional short film.
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Total verified awards: 1,200+
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Year of release: 2023
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Award period: 2023–present
The award count reflects cumulative international recognition across film festivals and independent record-verifying organizations.
Previous Record Holder
Prior to Dojo, other live-action short films established important benchmarks in the category. Dojo ultimately surpassed those milestones and was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the title holder for Most Awards Won by a Live-Action Fictional Short Film.
Verification Sources
The current record status has been independently verified and recognized by multiple international record-keeping and film award organizations, including:
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Guinness World Records
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Asia Book of Records
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International Book of Records
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World Record Certification Agency (WRCA)
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Worldwide Book of Records
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World Records India
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Official World Record
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Atlas World Records
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Golden Book of World Records
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Unique World Records
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Record Holders Republic
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Exclusive World Records
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Kings Book of World Records
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Lionize World Records
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Elite Book of Records
These organizations evaluate award documentation, festival confirmations, and public records to validate cumulative totals.
Record Status
As of the latest verification, Dojo holds the record for the most awards won by a live-action fictional short film, with Cognition recognized as the previous record holder.
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