The fund was created in 2024 through a partnership between the Miami Film Festival and the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation.
The Grand Jury Prize winners were Josephine in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, Nuisance Bear in the U.S. Documentary Competition, Shame and Money in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition, and To Hold a Mountain in the World Cinema Documentary Competition.
Cannes Best Actress winner Hafsia Herzi’s The Little Sister received 7 nominations, while Thierry Klifa’s The Richest Woman in the World followed closely with 6 nominations.
The short film lineup features 10 titles, seven of which screened at TIFF ’25. Among them is The Girl Who Cried Pearls by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, winner of the Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Short Film and recently shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said the leadership changes position the organization for continued growth, innovation, and industry impact as it moves into its next chapter.
1989: “The Simpsons” premiered on Fox, becoming the longest-running animated series in U.S. television history.
Seeking prayers for their child, the actor added, “Please keep our little princess in your prayers. Thank you all for the endless love and support you always show us.”
