'Snow Colored Ashes' Grabs 2 Award Nominations & Joins Closing Screening Line-Up at Canada's Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival!
Updated: Aug 24
On June 29, 2026, Snow Colored Ashes became one of the first AI films in history to be nominated for multiple awards at a Canadian Screen Awards-Qualifying festival. Now, following its recent festival success and positive critical reception, Snow Colored Ashes will become the first AI film in history to premiere during a prime-time slot at a Canadian Screen Awards-Qualifying Festival. Join us for the film's Canadian premiere on September 11, 2026, at the milestone 10th Anniversary Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF).
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Snow Colored Ashes is nominated for Best New Media/Interactive Work and Best AI-Generated Short (International). Winners will be announced at the TINFF Red Carpet Closing Gala Awards on September 12, 2026.
Best AI-Generated Short (International) Category Nominees:
Conditor AI Short Film
In Between — Türkiye
I AM HAPPY — South Korea
Monk Minchu — China
Make A Wish — Türkiye
Save the Queen — Italy
Monk Minchu — China
Ash Boat — China
Snow Colored Ashes — United States
Omelette — United States
Codename Designed system - South Korea
Coexistence system - South Korea
Best New Media / Interactive Work Category Nominees:
MJ IN AFRICA — Nigeria
Mumbling Sand - United States
Asshole of Screaming Chicken - China
ZiWei - JinLing Tower Poem - China, United States
2025's last crop circle - Warnings fulfilled - Brazil
Snow Colored Ashes — United States
A Walking Shadow - China
LOGOS - Canada
MADOROMI stage1 – Japan
Tui Bei Tu – United States
What's Happening — Saudi Arabia
Quantum Prelude: The Evolution of The Universe - United States
September 11th Screening Details & Film Schedule
Snow Colored Ashes has been included in TINFF's closing screening line-up on September 11th at the York Woods Library Theater. The film will premiere at 5:30 PM, shortly before the final feature film of the day. Following the premiere, audiences are invited to stay for a brief Q&A session with the film's writer, R.L. Lyone.
Below is the September 11th film line-up:
10:00 AM | Blood Vessel (Nigeria)
12:00 PM | YOU ARE SPECIAL (Ukraine)
12:06 PM | Lullaby (Ukraine)
12:12 PM | MY LOVE (Ukraine)
12:18 PM | Ashny – Fe mi (Nigeria)
12:24 PM | BROKEN BONDS (Canada)
12:41 PM | NNEOMA (Nigeria)
1:10 PM | BEHIND A LIE (Ghana)
1:37 PM | The Wiccan Girl (Canada)
3:14 PM | TWO HALVES (Nigeria)
5:30 PM – 5:38 PM | SNOW COLORED ASHES (United States)
Runtime: 6:20 + 2 min Q&A
5:38 PM | THE LAST KISS (United States)
5:45 PM | Finding Solace (United States)
How to Get Free Tickets to Snow Colored Ashes' Historic Canadian Premiere
If you want to be a part of Snow Colored Ashes’ Canadian premiere on September 11th, you can reserve your FREE tickets directly on the TINFF website.
Step-by-Step Ticketing Instructions:
Select the Ticket type: York Woods Screening—Sep 11.
Select your desired ticket quantity from the drop-down menu.
Click Check Out to secure your seats.
York Woods Library Theater Ticket Access
Your free September 11th ticket grants you full access to a full day of exceptional Canadian and international film screenings, insightful filmmaker Q&A sessions, and the unique opportunity to discover outstanding global stories while experiencing the excitement of TINFF. Screenings will take place at the York Woods Library Theatre: 1785 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M3N 1M6
Mark your calendars, grab your free passes, and join us on September 11th as Snow Colored Ashes makes its Canadian debut! The festivities will continue on September 12th when R.L. Lyone will walk the TINFF red carpet and attend the gala awards ceremony to find out if Snow Colored Ashes will take home a trophy!
