πarkham is Canadaβs most diverse community with the highest proportion of visible minorities than any other city named this year as Canadaβs most diverse city.
Diverse city is the key for the new independent filmmakers around the world.
Markham (Canada) International Film Festival (ππππ π ) is dedicated to independent cinema and filmmakers from all over the world.
ππππ π is established by a team of filmmakers and film critics. The members of the jury are film scholars, filmmakers and critics from Canada & around the world.
The festival is located in north of Toronto in the beautiful Diverse town of Markham.
Markham (Canada) International Film Festival (ππππ π ) is conducting an innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.
ππππ π supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.
Reaching a potential audience of millions of movie lovers at Markham and Canada.
ππππ π Vision:
Everyone has a story to tell, our goal is to inspire and encourage people to share their stories using the media of film and to create events that enable the sharing of those stories across communities and beyond. "Bringing the World to Diverse city of Markham, Canada through a shared passion for film and the power of storytelling.β
ππππ π Mission:
Our mission is to promote films, and be another step up in the filmmakers' careers.
All winners will receive Trophy & Certificates.
Awards & Prizes are only one part of this great festivals amenities. Don't miss out on this great opportunity and festival to get your name and projects recognition out there.
The ππππ π will present cash awards in the following categories for 2023 winners at the Festival.
$1,000 Cash Prize for Best Narrative Feature
$1,000 Cash Prize for Best Documentary Feature
$500 Cash Prize for Best Narrative Short
$500 Cash Prize for Best Documentary Short
$500 Cash Prize for Best Music
* Big awards, connections, over 30 categories and opportunities to collect on!
β’ All Categories
β’ Best Feature Film
β’ Feature Documentary
β’ Short Film
β’ Short Documentary
β’ Best Covid19 Film
β’ Super Short Film
β’ Student Film
β’ Music Video
β’ Web/TV Series
β’ Experimental Film
β’ Animated Film
β’ Inspirational Film
β’ Drama Short Film
β’ Comedy Short Film
β’ Horror Short Film
β’ Thriller Short Film
β’ Action Short Film
β’ Sci-Fi Short Film
β’ Fantasy Short Film
β’ LGBTQ Short Film
β’ Advertising
β’ Best Poster
β’ Best Photography
β’ Best Short Script
β’ Best Feature Script
* SUB-CATEGORIES
The following awards can be assigned for short or feature films, any genre:
ππππ Editing
ππππ Makeup and Hairstyling
First Time Director
Director Feature Film
Director Short Film
Director Super Short Film
ππππ Actress
ππππ Actor
ππππ Cinematography
ππππ Original Screenplay
ππππ Costume Design