Quartermaster Award
for best feature All Narrative and Documentary Features in competition are eligible for the prestigious Quartermaster Award, which recognizes excellence in feature filmmaking.Burton Award
for best short All Short Films in competition are eligible for the Burton Award, which honors outstanding achievement in short filmmaking.Audience Awards
for feature & short All features and shorts in competition are eligible for the Audience Awards, as voted on by VIFF attendees.Red Bicycle Awards
for individual achievement Narrative and Documentary Features are also eligible for the Red Bicycle Awards, which recognize individual artistic achievements. These nominees are determined solely by the Vashon Film Institute.Mickey’s Chair
for local shorts Local short films featured in the shortCUTZ screening series compete for Mickey’s Chair, an award celebrating 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.Voting
The Quartermaster, Burton, and Red Bicycle Awards are determined by VIFF’s Jury through an anonymous voting process.
The Audience Awards are chosen by festival attendees.
Mickey’s Chair is awarded by Tara Morgan.