1994 Toronto International Film Festival
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Opening filmWhale Music
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Hosted byToronto International Film Festival Group
Festival dateSeptember 8, 1994–September 17, 1994
 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | Whale Music |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Hosted by | Toronto International Film Festival Group |
| Festival date | September 8, 1994–September 17, 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Website | tiff |
The 19th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 8 and September 17, 1994. Whale Music by Richard J. Lewis was selected as the opening film. The festival's name changed from Festival of festivals to Toronto International Film Festival.[1][2][3]
| Award[4][5] | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| People's Choice Award | Priest | Antonia Bird |
| Metro Media Award | Heavenly Creatures | Peter Jackson |
| Best Canadian Feature Film | Exotica | Atom Egoyan |
| Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation | Double Happiness | Mina Shum |
| Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation | Windigo | Robert Morin |
| Best Canadian Short Film | Frank's Cock | Mike Hoolboom |
| Best Canadian Short Film - Special Jury Citation | Technilogic Ordering | Philip Hoffman |
| Best Canadian Short Film - Special Jury Citation | Make Some Noise | Andrew Munger |
| FIPRESCI International Critics' Award | The Silences of the Palace | Moufida Tlatli |
| FIPRESCI International Critics' Award - Honorable Mention | Fate | Fred Kelemen |