The video "At Any Cost" won first place in the Short Film Contest 2024

Before the grand final of The International 2024, the organisers announced the winners of the short film contest held in conjunction with the tournament. The contest was won by a content creator from Brazil.

First place – Dmurio, with "At Any Cost," receiving $25,000.

Prizes of $500 were also given for fourth through tenth places. Last year, the three-time winner was Belarusian animator 4fun.