Toronto Film Week proudly announces the award winners of its 2025 edition.

Toronto Film Week returned this week with a diverse lineup of indie films. Festival host and manager, Maarten Cornelis, expressed great satisfaction with the 2025 edition: "The 2025 edition of Toronto Film Week marked an exciting new chapter at Innis Town Hall, right in the heart of the city. The vibrant energy of the venue, packed with students and seasoned filmmakers, made for a truly memorable atmosphere. This year’s diverse selection of narrative, documentary, and experimental films drew practical full houses throughout the week. A standout was À toi les oreilles by Alexandre Isabelle — a beautifully orchestrated short that resonated deeply with both jury and audience. Fresh from SXSW, Festival REGARD, TriBeCa, and Palm Springs, Isabelle’s film offered a tender, humorous reminder of the hidden harmony within life’s everyday chaos."

Selected from over a thousand of. entries, this year's official selection featured 38 films from around the world. Toronto Film Week is delighted to announce the jury results for the 2025 awards today:

Best Narrative Short Film:

À toi les oreilles (Canada) by Alexandre Isabelle

Best Documentary Feature Film:

All About My State (Poland) by Piotr Jacoń

Best Documentary Short Film:

Dearest Ghost (Estonia) by Margaret Mäses

Best Animated Film:

The Core (Romania) by Robert Obert

Best Experimental Film:

Goin' Down The Road (Canada) by Brian R. Donnelly

Best Underground Film:

Immortals (Canada) by Mark Durand