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Festival Winners
Celebrating films and filmmakers whose work leaves a mark—award results will be posted only after official confirmation.
Awards archive
The art of recognition.
Winners · 2026
Excellence deserves the spotlight.
Official CIFF 2026 winners will appear here after IFMA announces them.
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Where craft meets celebration.
These are broad areas of cinematic achievement, not a confirmed CIFF 2026 awards or winners list.
Film
Original storytelling and powerful cinema.
Direction
The creative vision behind the frame.
Performance
Characters brought memorably to life.
Documentary
Real worlds and remarkable perspectives.
Animation
Imagination in motion.
Technical Craft
Cinematography, editing, music and sound.