Vancouver Film Festival Announces 2026 Juried Award Winners
The 45th Vancouver International Film Festival revealed its 2026 juried award winners, with Nina Roza taking the Summit Award.
The 45th Vancouver International Film Festival announced its 2026 juried award winners, according to Variety. The festival, which concludes on October 11, handed out awards across several competitive categories.
Nina Roza, directed by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, won the Summit Award. Ian Bawa's Strong Son received a Summit Award special mention.
In the Heart of the South, directed by Nyla Innuksuk, won the Horizon Award. Nathan Donovan's Clubfoot received a Horizon Award special mention. Ceremony, directed by Banchi Hanuse, won the Tides Award, while Carol Nguyen's Still Night, Burning House received a Tides Award special mention.
How We Stand, directed by Marie Clements, won the Arbutus Award. Send the Rain by Hayley Gray and Kaayla Whachell received an Arbutus Award special mention.
Hear the Yellow, directed by Banu Sıvacı, won the Vanguard Award. Samuel Urbina's That Shadow Fading received a Vanguard Award special mention. Pre-Parenting, an animated film by Yu Yu, won the Short Forum Award, and Kamal Aljafari's Going Home received a Short Forum Award special mention.
Quick answers
When does the 45th Vancouver International Film Festival end?
The festival concludes on October 11.
Which film won the Summit Award at VIFF 2026?
Nina Roza, directed by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, won the Summit Award.
What film won the Horizon Award at VIFF 2026?
In the Heart of the South, directed by Nyla Innuksuk, won the Horizon Award.