Québec Cinéma presents an annual award for Best Supporting Actress (French: Prix Iris de la meilleure interprétation féminin dans un rôle de soutien) to recognize the best in the Cinema of Quebec.
Sandrine Bisson received five nominations, including four for her role in Ricardo Trogi's autobiographical tetralogy.
For her performance in Inch'Allah, Sabrina Ouazani became the first non-Canadian to win the award.
A rare tie occurred in this category during the 7th Jutra Awards between Sylvie Moreau and Brigitte Lafleur for their respective roles in Love and Magnets (Les aimants) and The Five of Us (Elles étaient cinq).
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (Vampire humaniste cherche suicidaire consentant) became the third film to receive three acting nominations in the same category, following Les Boys III and A Colony (Une colonie).