AWARDS
Best International Feature
This award celebrates excellence in global storytelling, honoring a feature-length narrative film produced outside of Canada that demonstrates outstanding artistic vision, direction, and impact.
Best International Documentary
Awarded to a powerful and thought-provoking documentary feature from outside Canada that sheds light on real-world issues, people, or events with originality and depth.
Best International Short
Recognizing the most compelling short film (under 40 minutes) produced internationally. This award celebrates creativity, innovation, and emotional resonance in compact storytelling
Best Canadian Feature
This award honors a Canadian feature-length narrative film that showcases the richness and diversity of Canadian voices through exceptional storytelling, direction, and cinematic execution
Best Canadian Documentary
Presented to a Canadian feature documentary that exemplifies impactful storytelling, journalistic integrity, and artistic merit in exploring topics relevant to Canada and beyond.
Best Canadian short
This award recognizes an outstanding short film created in Canada. It celebrates emerging and established talents who deliver powerful stories in a brief yet impactful format.
Best Manitoba Feature
Dedicated to a feature-length film produced or directed by Manitoba-based filmmakers. This award highlights local talent and their unique contributions to the Canadian film landscape.
Best Manitoba Short
Honoring the best short film created in Manitoba, this award recognizes compelling storytelling and technical excellence from emerging or established local voices.
Best Manitoba Documentary
Awarded to a standout documentary film created in Manitoba, this category celebrates stories rooted in local experiences with global resonance, told through a lens of authenticity and insight.
Audience Choice Award
Voted by festival attendees, this award goes to the film that resonates most with our audience, celebrating connection, emotion, and the power of storytelling that inspires and moves us all.