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The winners of Toronto International Short Film Awards

Updated: Jun 24, 2025

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

Director: Lizet Chávez


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

The Lift


 
 
 

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