The IMDb qualifying Toronto Art Film Spirit Awards in association with Toronto Film Magazine is devoted to the spirit of indie filmmaking, discovery of artists, and arthouse film projects from all over the globe. Every edition, the winners are promoted through the magazine team and receive publicity and promotions in order to create further exposure for indie film projects and artists working in media. The members of the jury for each edition are selected from award winning artists, filmmakers, producers, writers and actors based in Toronto and all over the world. Every year, we select and screen the finalists of the year in our live event through our partnered cinemas and studios in Toronto in December. The festival is devoted to arthouse filmmaking.

Check out our latest winners in Toronto Film Magazine:
https://www.torontofilmmagazine.com/post/spirit-of-art-filmmaking-and-indie-cinema

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature Narrative
Best Documentary Film
Best Narrative Short Film
Best Comedy
Best Science Fiction
Best Animation
Best Experimental
Best Horror
Best Student Film
Best TV Series/Web Series/Pilots
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Editor
Best Cinematographer
Best Composer
Best Indie Film
Best Screenplay
Best Photo

Rules & Terms

Short films must be less than 40 minutes in length.
We accept all genres and there is no premier requirement.
We have the right to use trailers, posters and stills for promotional purposes for the official selections and winners.
Screening is optional and is not required for the competition.
Filmmakers must hold all the rights.

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  • 青 常

    I am the director Chang Qing.I am honored that you chose my film "Through Life and Death" , it is a beautiful moment, thank you for this festival!

    April 2024
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  • Original Cinematic

    Such a wonderful festival experience! I highly recommend to any filmmakers.

    April 2024
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  • Raphael Xavier

    Always great to be nominated or selected. Thank you!

    April 2024
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  • Tawhida Tanya Evanson

    Thanks very much to the Toronto Art Film Spirit Awards for selecting my film CYANO SUN SUITE as a nominee for Best Experimental Film. Congrats to all the winners.

    April 2024
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  • Eban Schletter

    I'm glad to see these kinds of films championed and was honored to have been nominated. Thank you!

    April 2024
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