Do not miss the latest winners of Toronto International Short Film Awards
The Toronto International Short Film Awards is dedicated to discovering, promoting, and showcasing a diverse array of Canadian and international short films. This hybrid festival features both online and theater screenings each year, along with a seasonal competition that celebrates and rewards short film projects and artists worldwide.

The festival focuses on indie shorts and artists working across various genres in both fiction and documentary. It values the craft of short filmmaking and emphasizes the importance of independent cinema and arthouse filmmaking. The goal is to highlight the creativity in short films, enhancing the medium within the cinematic landscape.

The primary aim is to provide a platform for talented filmmakers to present their work and receive well-deserved recognition. Short films often serve as a foundation for new filmmakers to explore and hone their skills. The festival's committee, comprised of filmmakers, critics, agents, and distributors from Toronto's film industry, seeks to elevate the art of short filmmaking by showcasing a broad spectrum of diverse indie voices and stories.
Best Narrative Short
Out of Checklist
Director: Roman Němec

Best Documentary Short
ENERGIA VITALE
Director: Achille Mauri

Best Independent Film
A View Over the Inlet
Director: Vasco Durão

Best Experimental Film
CYCLE
Director: Rebecca Bird

Best Canadian Short
Transmutation
Director: Karam Arteen

Best Comedy
Diagnosis Lois: The Condition of not Being Good Alone
Director: Vanessa Landin

Best Science Fiction
Option Command Space
Director: Garon De Silva

Best Web-Series-Pilot
Vibeland: Zodiac
Directors: Rodrigo Williams, Alexi Papalexopoulos

Best Director
Marta Méndez Cross
iChild

Best Cinematographer
Riley Ater
Mr. Sandman's Funhouse

Best Actress
Avianah Abrahams
Fracture

Best Actor
Daniel Klarholz
I AM HERE

Best Student Film
Rainy Day
Max Lothian

Best Script
The Sky Remembers
Megan Gallant




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