TORONTO – A rebooted adult industry event launched with a bang April 20-23. The inaugural Toronto International Porn Festival, hosted by “sexuality store” Good For Her, sought to screen “the most creative, expressive, diverse and erotic pornography the industry has to offer.”
Formerly known as the Feminist Porn Awards, the new event presented a broader perspective on human sexuality than its predecessor.
“As a response to the growth and popularity of independent and progressive erotic films, the former Feminist Porn Awards have now been rebranded, to broaden the conversation about positive porn and reflect the diverse audience it attracts,” according to a statement from the organizers. “These films are for people of all genders, sexualities, bodies and pleasures.”
Following a 10-year run under its original name, the festival skipped 2016 so organizers could step back and reevaluate the industry, those it includes and those it serves.
In addition to an awards ceremony, the three-day event also included a variety of showcases and seminars designed to expand attendees’ sexual horizons. The awards illustrated the event’s new focus.
Winners of 2017 Toronto International Porn Festival Awards were:
Sexiest Short
Trinity, Ms. Naughty
Best Short
White Fur, Nikki Silver and Neve Be
Smutty School Teacher Award for Sex Education
Vital Signs, Gala Vanting
Most Tantalizing Trans Film
All My Mother’s Lovers, Grooby/Exquisite
Hottest Newcomer
Enactone, Sky Deep
Hottest Kink Film
ETAGE X, Francy Fabritz
Heartthrob of the Year
Bishop Black
Golden Beaver Award for Canadian Content
Reunited, John Bee
Best Orgasm
Blue Room, Goodyn Green
Best BDSM Scene
Breathe, Goodyn Green
Movie of the Year
SNAPSHOT, Shine Louise Houston
Indie Porn Icon
Trinity, Hand Jobs, Immersed, Ms. Naughty
Hottest Orgy
Last Call, Katybit
Most Tantalizing Mature
Please May I Come, Mistress, Pandora Blake
Best Fetish
Having My Cake, Morgana Muses
Hottest Straight Vignette
Xconfessions Vol. 8, Erika Lust
Njoy Viewer’s Choice
ETAGE X, Francy Fabritz
Honorable Mentions:
Tangled Heartstrings, Madison Young
Gone: A Story of Love and Courage, Angie Rowntree
Femmes, Kate Sinclaire
Breathtaking, Morgana Muses
Honored Websites:
FTM.xxx
CineSinclaire.com
