Jay Scott (1949-1993) became Canada’s most esteemed film critic and helped put Canadian cinema on the map. Voted by members of the TFCA, the Jay Scott Prize is awarded to an emerging artist and traditionally considers their body of work.

The 2020 Stella Artois Jay Scott Prize winner will be announced leading up to the TFCA Awards Gala.

Previous winners

2020 – Kelly Fyffe-Marshall

2019 – Deragh Campbell

2018 – Molly McGlynn

2017 – Sofia Bohdanowicz

2016 – Ashley McKenzie

2015 – Anne Émond

2014 – Albert Shin

2013 – Matt Johnson

2012 – Nicolás Pereda

2011 – Ingrid Veninger

2010 – Daniel Cockburn

2009 – Xavier Dolan