Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2023

Last updated
27th Toronto Film Critics Association
DateMarch 4, 2024
Site The Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto
Hosted by Amanda Brugel
Highlights
Best Picture The Zone of Interest
Most awards Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
The Zone of Interest (2)

The 27th Toronto Film Critics Association Awards, honouring the best films released in 2023, were announced on December 17, 2023. [1]

Contents

To create a contemporary reflection of inclusivity, the TFCA eliminated gender-based acting categories for 2023. Two Outstanding Lead Performance winners and two Outstanding Supporting Performance winners were chosen by vote, without regard to gender. [2]

The awards gala will be held, along with the winner announcements of the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award and Rogers Best Canadian Documentary, at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, hosted by Canadian actress Amanda Brugel, on March 4, 2024. [3]

Changes

The awards saw various changes from previous years:

Winners

Winners are listed first and in bold, followed by the runners-up.

Best Picture Best Director
Outstanding Lead Performance Outstanding Supporting Performance
Outstanding Performance in a Canadian Film Outstanding Breakthrough Performance
Best Original Screenplay Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Animated Feature Best International Feature
Best First Feature Allan King Documentary Award
Rogers Best Canadian Film Rogers Best Canadian Documentary

Special awards

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References

  1. "'Zone of Interest' Wins Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Film of 2023". Toronto Star . The Canadian Press. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  2. Vlessing, Etan (December 17, 2023). "'Zone of Interest' Named Best Picture of 2023 by Toronto Film Critics Association". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  3. Anderson, Erik (December 17, 2023). "Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA) Awards: 'The Zone of Interest' Wins Best Picture, Director". AwardsWatch. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Christie, Brendan (December 19, 2023). "TFCA unveils 2023 Canadian Film Nominees in Split Categories". Playback . Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Townsend, Kelly (January 25, 2024). "In Brief: TFCA awards Luminary prize to Charles Officer". Playback . Retrieved January 31, 2024.