Stella Artois Jay Scott Prize

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 2021 Stella Artois Jay Scott Prize winner is Bretten Hannam, director of Wildhood and North Mountain. This year’s award carries a $10,000 cash pursue courtesy of Stella Artois.
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