
VIFF 2025 Juried Awards
SUMMIT Award
Presented to the director of an outstanding narrative feature by an established Canadian or Indigenous filmmaker.
$15,000 award presented by
HORIZON Award
Presented to the director of an outstanding first or second narrative feature by a Canadian or Indigenous filmmaker.
$3,000 award presented by
TIDES Award
Presented to the director of an outstanding documentary feature by a Canadian or Indigenous filmmaker.
$15,000 award presented by
ARBUTUS Award
Presented to the director of an outstanding feature film production in British Columbia.
$10,000 award presented by
$15,000 in post-production services credit provided by
SHORT FORUM Award
All official selections in the Short Forum are eligible for this award.
$5,000 award presented by
VANGUARD Award
All feature films in our competitive Vanguard section are eligible for this award.
$5,000 award presented by