AWARD WINNERS
And the 2023 Festival Award winners are..
Jury Award winners are determined by the votes of our esteemed jury members.
All Awards are determined by within specific age categories.
Best Animated Short
Ages 4+
CANARY
Pierre-Hugues Dallaire, Benoit Therriault I Canada
Best Animated Short
Ages 7+
LAIKA & NEMO
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Jan Gadermann I France
Best Animated Short
Ages 4+
URSA - THE SONG OF
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Natalia Malykhina I Norway
Best Animated Short
Ages 10+
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IDODO
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Ursula Ulmi I Switzerland
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Best Documentary Short film
Human Rights And Environment
FREEDOM SWIMMER
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Olivia Martin-McGuire I United Kingdom
Best Animation Short
Ages 12+
ICE MERCHANTS
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João Gonzalez I Portugal
Best Short Film For Teens only
SHE DREAMS AT SUNRISE
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Camrus Johnson I United States
Best Short - National
Ages 12+
TO VANCOUVER
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Artemis Anastasiadou I Greece
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Best Animation Film with a Focus on Diversity
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LAIKA & NEMO
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Jan Gadermann I France
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Best Short Film Made by Children
THE EVIL CASTLE
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by 22 enfants I Belgium