Winners Announced at 2006 Toronto International Film Festival

Today, Saturday 16, 2006 as the Toronto International Film Festival comes to a close awards were announced in the following categories:

People's Choice Award
"Bella" directed by Alejandro Monteverde

Fipresci Critics Prize
"Death of a President" directed by Gabriel Range

Discovery Award
"Reprise" directed by Joachim Trier

Visions Swarovski Cultural Innovation Award
"Takva - A Man's Fear of God" directed by Ozer Kiziltan

Best Canadian First Feature Award
"Sur la trace d'Igor Rizzi" ("On the Trail of Igor Rizzi") directed by Noel Mitrani

Toronto City Award for Best Canadian Film
"Manufactured Landscapes" directed by Jennifer Baichwal

Short Cuts Canada Award
"Les Jours" ("The Days") directed by Maxime Giroux