Quartermaster Award
for feature films
Narrative Features and Documentary Features compete for the coveted Quartermaster Award, which recognizes excellence in feature filmmaking, as well as the Audience Award for Best Feature.
Audience Award
(Feature & Short)
Winners for all awards are selected by VIFF’s Jury in an anonymous voting process, excluding the Audience Awards, which are determined by VIFF attendees.
Burton Award
for short films
Short Films compete for the Burton Award, which recognizes excellence in short filmmaking, as well as the Audience Award for Best Short.
Red Bicycle Awards
(individual categories)
Nominees from Narrative Features and Documentary Features also compete for the Red Bicycle Awards, which honor individual categories, as determined solely by the Vashon Film Institute.
Mickey’s Chair
for local shorts (shortCUTZ)
All Local Spotlight screenings are presented out of competition, with the exception of the shortCUTZ selections, which compete for Mickey’s Chair—an award honoring excellence in local short filmmaking. Named in memory of local barber Tara Morgan’s late father, the prize includes a year of free haircuts from C’Mon Barber and 12 complimentary movie passes.
