The winners of Toronto International Short Film Awards
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The Toronto Short Film Awards is a prestigious international competition, and an eagerly anticipated annual screening event held at the renowned Innis Town Hall theatre, along with various art centers located in the vibrant downtown area of Toronto. This event serves as a significant platform for filmmakers, distributors, agents, critics, and artists, not only from Toronto but from all corners of the globe, to come together to celebrate the art of short filmmaking. The festival committee actively invites these diverse participants to join in on the festival's screenings and to become integral members of the jury team.

Their collective goal is to discover, promote, and showcase the finest short films spanning a wide array of genres, representing the rich tapestry of creativity from Canada and beyond. The festival adopts a hybrid format that combines seasonal competitions with annual screenings, allowing short filmmakers and artists from around the world to gain exposure and recognition for their work. It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the winners of the seasonal competition of the festival, celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions to the world of short film.
Award winners of Toronto International Short Film Awards:
Best Narrative Short
Nacht
Director: Christophe Maïa
Best Documentary Short
Walking our way
Directors: Lizet Chávez, Paul Heritage, Rosie Hunter
Best Student Film
Dear Manuel
Director: David Escobar
Best Experimental
Tan-z
Director: Letizia Fontana

Best Canadian Short
The Bloody Riddle
Director: Kevin McGuiness
Best Independent Film
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE
Director: Alexis Sarremejane
Best Experimental Film
Places We Go
Director: Hazel Venzon, David Oro
Best Canadian Short
One Click
Director: Dallas Soonias
Best Comedy
Bluebells
Director: Marc Gaudet
Best Science Fiction
Mint Condition
Director: So, Man Tsoi
Best Director
Kirsty McKenzie
The Trial
Best Actress
Kirsty McKenzie
The Trial
Best Actor
Asher Rose
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