TIFF Unveils Awards Categories & Film Juries For 2023 Edition

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The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its prizes and jury members for its 48th edition which runs from Sept.

7-17. The juries, feature film critics and filmmakers, counting five members for FIPRESCI, the International Federation of Film Critics; three jurors for NETPAC, the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema; and three jurors for Platform (previously announced).

All awards will be announced on September 17 at the annual Awards Breakfast at TIFF Bell Lightbox. “A crucial component of the film industry’s ecosystem, the annual awards presented by TIFF are dedicated to honouring creativity, vision, and excellence,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “Every year, we unite to applaud the diverse array of cinematic voices with the support of respected colleagues from the global industry, and this year will be no exception.” BEST CANADIAN FEATURE FILM AWARDThose titles in the running are the 27 Canadian feature films in Official Selection — ranging from debut features to documentaries to films from well-established directors — will be considered for the award. AMPLIFY VOICES AWARDS PRESENTED BY CANADA GOOSECanada Goose will again present the Amplify Voices Awards to under-represented filmmakers in Canada.

Feature films in Official Selection by Canadian BIPOC filmmakers are eligible for the Best Feature and Best First Feature Award.