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)

DRIFF 2023 JURY PANEL