October 20, 2026

The Iris Award For Best Achievements in Innovative Cinematography

Direct application

$960

Eligibility

School
Toronto Metropolitan University
Year of study
Third year

About this scholarship

Third-year Film Studies students in Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Image Arts who are continuing into fourth year may receive this award for excellence in cinematography and lighting design. Funding is intended to help with fourth-year production costs.

The award is $960. Apply through TMU AwardSpring.

Created by the Canadian Independent Camera Association (CICA) to celebrate excellence in student cinematography.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Excellence in cinematography and lighting design is considered.
  • Funding is intended to help with fourth-year production costs.