Check out the winners of Toronto International Short Film Awards

The Toronto Short Film Awards is a distinguished international contest and a highly anticipated annual screening event which provides a vital platform for filmmakers, distributors, agents, critics, and artists from Toronto and worldwide to gather and celebrate the art of short filmmaking.

The festival committee actively invites participants to take part in the festival's competition and screenings and to play a crucial role as members of the jury team.

The mission of the festival team is to recognize and promote short filmmakers and artists working on a variety of short film genres from all over the globe. This commitment stems from a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling in its most concise form, where every second counts and every frame is crafted with intention. By providing a platform for these creative individuals, the festival aims to showcase the incredible diversity and creativity that exists within the realm of short films. The festival team actively seeks out emerging talent as well as established filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling. This includes genres ranging from drama, comedy, and horror to experimental and documentary films, each bringing unique perspectives and cultural narratives to the forefront.

Through this dedication, the festival team hopes to cultivate a vibrant community that honors the creativity and passion of filmmakers worldwide, ensuring that the voices of short filmmakers continue to be heard and appreciated in the ever-evolving landscape of cinema.

Their shared objective is to discover, promote, and showcase the finest short films across a broad spectrum of genres, reflecting the rich creativity from Canada and beyond. The festival employs a hybrid format, combining seasonal competitions with annual screenings, enabling short filmmakers and artists globally to gain exposure and recognition for their work. We are thrilled to announce the winners of the festival's seasonal competition, honoring their outstanding achievements and contributions to the short film industry.

Winners:

Best Narrative Short

Overhang

Director: Walter G Mecham

Best Documentary Short

Weeding The Truth

Director: Lori Tobin

Best Student Film

Poison Ivy

Director: Merel van Kuijen

Best Experimental Film

They Are Killing Us

Director: Maurice Cormier

Best Canadian Short

The Voiceless

Director: Alan LAU

Best Independent Film

SVTEUNG MVLI: The Land of the Living

Director: Qianhui Huang

Best Comedy

Friendsgiving

Director: Dylan Larkin

Best Science Fiction

Optillus

Director: John Babu

Best Web-Series-Pilot

Airborne Firefighters

Director: Morgana Wingard

Best Director

Catherine Mazoyer

Returning

Best Cinematographer

Claudia Gulla

The Red & the Black

Best Actress

Yasko Fujii

CITIZENS “The choice not to fight.”

Best Actor

Azer Aydemir

The Dance of Triumph

Best Script

A LITTLE DEATH

Tim Young