In the past week, the Toronto Arthouse Film Festival marked its return with the eagerly awaited 2024 edition. This year's event featured four screening evenings at the historic FOX Theater, complemented by an engaging online streaming selection. A vibrant assortment of 30 films, curated from both local and international talent, encompassing narrative films, documentaries, experimental gems, and music videos, contributed to the festival's resounding success, drawing a diverse community of indie film enthusiasts. 

 

Festival host and manager, Maarten Cornelis, expressed his delight, stating, "What a fantastic time we had at the 2024 Toronto Art House Film Festival! The turnout exceeded all our expectations, making this celebration truly special. As an art house festival, it’s a privilege to showcase thought-provoking films and engage with an enthusiastic audience. Hearing your reactions after each screening is incredibly fulfilling, and we’re so proud to bring this experience to you every year. Thank you for making this event unforgettable. See you next year, TAFF! You were amazing!"

 

Today, TAFF takes great pleasure in unveiling the distinguished recipients of the 2024 awards, as determined by our jury panel:

 

Best Narrative Feature Film:

Marry, Fuck, Kill (United States) by Ian Berry

 

Best Documentary Feature Film:

Koka (Poland) by Aliaksandr Tsymbaliuk

 

Best Narrative Short Film:

The Steak (Iran) by Kiarash Dadgar

 

Best Documentary Short Film:

Water Flows Downhill (China) by Kyrin Chen

 

Best Animated Short Film:

Dog Years (United States) by Maxfield Biggs

 

Best Experimental Film:

Amaranth (Canada) by Justin Black

 

Best Music Video:

Now You See Me (New Zealand) by Zed Xu, Jackson Doudney

 

Best Acting:

Brian Adrian Koch in Marry, Fuck, Kill (United States) by Ian Berry

 

Best Canadian Film:

Angel of History (Canada) by Shah Khan

 

Congratulations to all the talented winners!

 

Today also marks the launch of a new Call for Entries on FilmFreeway for the upcoming edition. Filmmakers are invited to submit their work here: https://www.torontofilmfestival.org