Seasonal Winners of Toronto Women Film Festival

In recent years, the Toronto Women Film Festival has become a notable platform that focuses on presenting and honoring the artistic achievements of female talents from around the globe. By emphasizing the screening of films directed by women, the festival has not only offered a platform for these filmmakers but has also played a role in broadening the range of voices in the film industry.

By hosting screenings at prominent venues such as Carlton Cinema, Innis Town Hall at the University of Toronto, and various art centers, the festival has been able to reach a diverse audience and create a space for dialogue around female-driven narratives. The recent conclusion of the 2024 annual festival at the Innis Town Hall theatre in September, marked another successful chapter in the celebration of women in film.

One of the festival's core objectives is to highlight the work of independent female directors, producers, writers, actresses, cinematographers, and editors, underscoring the invaluable contributions of women to the cinematic landscape. Through its focus on female-driven stories, the festival aims to shed light on the diverse experiences of women in societies across the globe.

Each season, the festival team meticulously curates a selection of films and artists for its IMDb qualifying seasonal competition, providing a platform for recognition and exposure. The annual online catalogue, featured in the Toronto Film Magazine, serves as a testament to the festival's dedication to amplifying female voices in film.

With a jury and programmers comprising award-winning artists from various corners of the world, the Toronto Women Film Festival has garnered international acclaim and recognition. The festival's commitment to fostering talent extends beyond its screenings, as award-winning artists are also given the opportunity to serve as jury members for future editions of the competition.

As the Toronto Women Film Festival continues to grow in prominence, it stands as a beacon for female talents in the film industry, offering a platform for empowerment, recognition, and celebration. The latest winners of the seasonal competition serve as a testament to the festival's unwavering dedication to championing the voices and visions of women in cinema.

The winners are listed below:

Best Narrative Feature

Nebelkind - The End of Silence

Director: Tereza Kotyk

​Best Narrative Short

CONSIDER THE LILIES

Director: Cristina Spina

Best Feature Documentary

Aisha's Story

Directors: Elizabeth Vibert, Chen Wang

Best Short Documentary

MY LENS, MY LAND

Director: Ke Chen

Best Experimental

SCENE II

Director: Pei-Yu SHIH

Best Comedy

Cheers to Life

Director: Cris D’Amato

Best Science Fiction

Unidentified Female Object

Director: Sonia Suvagau

Best Horror

From Me to You

Director: Simret Cheema-Innis

Best Short Animation

Tehran Is Ours

Director: Hamideh Azimi

Best Web/TV/Pilot

You're Never Alone

Directors: Helen Juvonen, Tyler J. Seguin

Honorable Mention Web Series

Kitchens of Toronto Season 2

Margarette Leandre

Best Music Video

Kiss Me Gently

Director: Mari Molefe van Heerden & Hendrik Cronje

Best Student Film

Saint Catherines

Director: Orla Murray

Best Actress

Idalina Leandro

Everything is Fucked

Best Scriptwriter

Moose Magic

Catherine Gemmiti

Best Producer

The Narrows

Director: Stephanie Allison Daye

Best Editor

Vicky Tooms

Legacy

Best Director

Advent

Rachel Danae Bass

Honorable mention Director

FAUVE

Clara Ziegler

Best Composer

Robin Spielberg

Ireland: An Orchestral Portrait

Best LGBTQ

The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge

Director: Michele Noble

Best Human Rights

NORMA

Director: Brigitte Leoni

Honorable Mention human rights

A Grave on the Border

Director: Maren Hahnfeld

Best Film About Women

A Normal Life

Director: Inès Khannoussi

Best Environmental

Catapults to Cameras

Director: Ashwika Kapur

Honorable mention environmental

The Nature of Farming

Director: Isabelle Denaro

Best First-Time Filmmaker

The First

Director: Susan Ruth

Best Thriller

Don't Fall from Grace

Director: Carley Byers

Best Unproduced Script

West with the Night

Ellen M. Puff

Best Biographical Film

Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter

Directors: Abby Ginzberg, Christy Carpenter

Honorable Mention Biographical Film

Orbit

Director: Clea Eppelin

Best Sport Film

Qatar Stars

Director: Danielle Beverly

Best Youth Artist

Billy Ibbott      

Sprinkle Brownies