Hundreds of founders, filmmakers, and creatives came together to honor bold, witty, and heartfelt short films that show how ideas meet the world. From 100+ submissions, 18 finalists screened across five categories, closing the night with laughter, applause, and recognition for this year’s standout creative work. The Winners of PLAYBACK 2025 Best Overall: Waves — for raising the bar in launch-film storytelling. Viral: Cluely — for capturing the internet’s attention with a vision built ...
