‘Ancestors’ edited by Stephanie McCutcheon, BFE won the FIPRESCI Prize at TIFF this year. Congratulations to Steph and the whole ‘Ancestors’ team! Here’s what the FIPRESCI jury had to say about the film:

“In this story of lost people finding each other, we saw an extraordinary command of translating the dreamy landscape of memories and recollections into compassionate cinematic language. It immersed us in someone else’s life, a time of love and turmoil, a past that returns through photographs and memories to haunt, bring longing, and give hope at once.”

You can read the full list of 2026 TIFF award winners here.