Award Categories for 2024

DESIGN/STYLING CATEGORIES

Costume Design Excellence in Contemporary Film

Awarded to a Feature length film aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024 . Contemporary Design is defined as costumes from within the last 25 years.

Costume Design Excellence in Period Film

Awarded to a Feature length film aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. Period Design is defined as costumes from more than 25 years ago.

Costume Design Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film

Awarded to a Feature length film aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. Sci-Fi Fantasy Design is defined as costumes that are futuristic or otherworldly.

Costume Design Excellence in Contemporary Television

Awarded to an episode of television (includes episodic, limited-series, and docudramas) that has aired either on television or web streamed betweenSeptember 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. Contemporary Design is defined as costumes from within the last 25 years.

Costume Design Excellence in Period Television

Awarded to an episode of television (includes episodic, limited-series, and docudramas) that has aired either on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. Period Design is defined as costumes from more than 25 years ago.

Costume Design Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television

Awarded to an episode of television (includes episodic, limited-series, and docudramas) that has aired either on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. Sci-Fi Fantasy Design is defined as costumes that are futuristic or otherworldLy.

CRAFT CATEGORIES

Excellence in Crafts Award – Textiles

Excellence in Craft Awards- Textiles are for individuals who create/build/manufacture a craft element on a specific production that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. These can include breakdown artistry, weaving, textile painting and/or dyeing.

Excellence in Crafts Award – Building

Excellence in Craft Awards- Building are for individuals who create/build/manufacture a craft element on a specific production that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. These can include tailoring and costume cutting/sewing/manufacturing.

Excellence in Craft Award- Illustration

Excellence in Craft Awards- Illustration are for individuals who create/build/manufacture a craft element on a specific production that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. These can include illustrating costume sketches for designs to be realized.

Excellence in Crafts Award- SPFX Costuming

Excellence in Craft Awards- Special FX Costuming are for individuals who create/build/manufacture a craft element on a specific production that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. Special FX costuming is defined as the working with non-traditional methodologies such as sculpting, molding, and casting.

SHORT FORM CATEGORIES

Costume Design in Web Series

Excellence in Costume Design on original Web Series that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. Must be of original content i.e not additional support materiel for existing television program.

Costume Design in Short Film

Excellence in Costume Design on a short film that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. A short film is defined as less than 50 minutes including all credits.

Costume Design in Indie Feature (under $20k costume budget)

Excellence in Costume Design on Low Budget Film where by costume department had $20,000 or less costume budget that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024. A signed letter from producer and/or film accountant attesting to final budget spent by the costume department which must be $20,000 CDN before HST or less. Copy of actual/final costume budget may be requested

Styling/Design in Music Videos & Commercials

Excellence in styling/costume design for music video or commercial that has aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Costume Design in TV or Film: International

Awarded to episodic television, web series, TV movie or feature length film not made in Canada but costume designed by a Canadian citizen or resident. Submission should be no less than 50 minutes aired either theatrically, in festivals, on television or web streamed between September 1, 2022 to March 1, 2024

International Costume Designer for Canadian Film or TV

Awarded to a Costume Designer who is not a Canadian citizen or who has permanent residence status who designed a production that was prepped in Canada, 70% of the production was filmed in Canada, and 70% of the crew is Canadian.

The Nobis Industry Icon Award

Awarded to a recipient who the Nomination Committee feels has distinguished themselves over the breadth of their career and their contributions in Canadian Costume Design and Arts for film and television.

The Judy’s Choice Award

Awarded to a recipient who the CAFTCAD membership feels they support and through their actions, assists with bringing the vision of the costume design to life. Each year, the Awards Committee will decided upon one role within the costume department to recognize