International Critics Award / Cannes Film Festival
Perhaps Exotica's most prestigious award, the importance of this crucial win is discussed fully on the pages for the film festival itself.

Best Canadian Feature / Toronto International Film Festival
Exotica's success at The Toronto International Film Festival is fully discussed on the pages devoted to that festival.

15th Annual Genie Awards
Canada's highest honors for its domestic film industry, Exotica was the big winner for 1994, receiving 13 nominations (including Bruce Greenwood for Best Actor) and 8 of the 16 possible Genie Awards. Articles covering the awards ceremony and links to Bruce Greenwood's attendance can be found on the accompanying link.

Best Foreign Picture / Prix de La Critique / France
Breaking precedent once again, Exotica won an unexpected award in France. Full information can be found on the accompanying link.

Best Foreign Picture / Belgian Film Critics
Exotica was a major success in this small country. Coverage of the award and its Belgian success is covered in the accompanying link.

Nomination for Best Foreign Film / Independent Spirit Awards
The Independent Spirit Awards is held the weekend before the Academy Awards and represents the American film industry's  major way of honoring its independent film community. Exotica was Egoyan's first nomination for this top American honor, and since foreign films are not allowed to compete, is the highest honor a Canadian film can achieve.

Nomination for Best Screenplay / Chicago Film Critics