#FIRSTLOOK: WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is proud to announce the 10 films nominated for the prestigious WIFF Prize in Canadian Film. This distinguished accolade celebrates outstanding achievement in Canadian cinema and the director of the chosen film will receive a cash prize of $25,000. WIFF takes place October 23 to November 2, 2025.

All 10 nominees will screen at the Festival this fall and the winner, selected by an independent jury of industry professionals, will be announced on October 26.

The nominees for the 2025 WIFF Prize in Canadian Film are:

Compulsive Liar 2 (Menteuse), directed by Émile Gaudreault

The Cost Of Heaven (Gagne ton ciel), directed by Mathieu Denis

In Cold Light, directed by Maxime Giroux

Lovely Day (Mille secrets mille dangers), directed by Philippe Falardeau

Montreal, My Beautiful (Montréal, ma belle), directed by Xiaodan He

Peak Everything (Amour apocalypse), directed by Anne Émond

The Pitch, directed by Michèle Hozer

Shamed, directed by Matt Gallagher

Two Women (Deux femmes en or) directed by Chloé Robichaud

Where Souls Go (Où vont les âmes?), directed by Brigitte Poupart

“This year’s nominated films showcase the remarkable breadth of Canadian talent, from powerful storytelling to striking visual artistry,” said Vincent Georgie, Executive Director and Chief Programmer, WIFF. “We’re honoured to showcase these compelling works and look forward to presenting these films to our audience as part of the WIFF Prize in Canadian Film.”

Past recipients of the WIFF Prize in Canadian Film include Who Do I Belong To directed by Meryam Joobeur, 2024; Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person directed by Ariane Louis-Seize, 2023; Riceboy Sleeps directed by Anthony Shim, 2022; and Kuessipan directed by Myriam Verreault, 2019.

WIFF is a cultural, charitable organization that celebrates the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian and international film and filmmakers. Delivering exceptional experiences through film, WIFF strengthens and enriches the community while promoting the creative economy.windsorfilmfestival.com.

The 2025 festival is proudly presented by the Toldo Foundation.