1996 Toronto International Film Festival
Award Film Director
People 's Choice Award Shine Scott Hicks
Metro Media Award Shine Scott Hicks
Best Canadian Feature Film Long Day 's Journey into Night David Wellington
Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation Kissed Lynne Stopkewich
Best Canadian Short Film Letters from Home Mike Hoolboom
Best Canadian Short Film - Special Jury Citation Sin Cycle Jack Cocker & Ben Famiglietti
Best Canadian Short Film - Special Jury Citation Lodela Philippe Baylaucq
FIPRESCI International Critics ' Award Life Lawrence Johnston
FIPRESCI International Critics ' Award - Special Mention The Daytrippers Greg Mottola
Awards
The 21st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 5 and September 14, 1996.Deepa Mehta's Fire was selected as the opening film.