The Durham Region International Film Festival invites submissions from across the globe for a chance to be an official selection and contender for one of eight awards.
Winners will be announced on October 21 at DRIFF’s in-person festival.
2023 AWARD WINNERS:
BEST STUDENT FILM -
FRIDA IN THE SKY
Directed by: Dani Sadun (Canada)
BEST REGIONAL FILM -
PURPLE DON’T CRY
Directed by: Mamoun Hassan (Canada)
BEST ANIMATION - WHERE RABBITS COME FROM
Directed by: Colin Ludvic Racicot (Canada)
BEST CANADIAN SHORT -
SIMO
Directed by: Aziz Zoromba (Canada)
BEST DOCUMENTARY -
SLOANE: A JAZZ SINGER
Directed by: Michael Lippert (United States)
BEST FEATURE -
EGGHEAD + TWINKIE
Directed by: Sarah Kambe Holland (United States)
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT -
OUR MALES AND FEMALES
Directed by: Ahmad Alyaseer (Jordan)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS - WHEN HOPE BREAKS THROUGH
Directed by: Matthew Wagner (Canada)