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ReelWorld is committed to nurturing and celebrating talented artists in the film and video industry and investing in their future. ReelWorld Film Festival recognizes individuals within the film and video industry who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their craft with awards that acknowledge their achievements. Thanks to the unprecedented generosity of this year’s sponsors and donors, ReelWorld Film Festival is pleased to provide over $40,000 in cash and prizes to the winners.
Tonya Lee Williams Award for Outstanding Canadian Feature  NOW AND FOREVER NOW & FOREVER is a powerful romantic drama about cross-cultural love, prejudice and eternal commitment that echoes sentiments from ROMEO AND JULIET with a hint of GHOST.  Director Bob Clark Executive Producer: Kent Wingerak A prize package valued at $16,500 presented to the Director and Producer: NFB Award for Outstanding Canadian Documentary  SPIRIT OF THE DRAGON In SPIRIT OF THE DRAGON, Jean recounts the various tales that shaped her life for director Gil Gauvreau, who mixes historical accounts with haunting imagery to drive home the importance of this part of Canadian history.  Director: Gil Gauvereau Presented by the National Film Board, the recipient of this award received a prize package valued at $4,000: Outstanding Canadian Short Film Award  YIN YIN / JADE LOVE YIN YIN / JADE LOVE explores the emotional impact of what will likely be Wong's last visit with her grandmother, turning from childhood memories to a voyage of discovery of the intricate web of long-buried family secrets.  Director: Carolyn Wong The recipient of this award received a prize package valued at $4000: EMI/Virgin Outstanding Music Video Award BLACK AMOUR Director: Floria Sigismondi
The recipient of this award received a prize package valued at $4,000: Outstanding International Feature Award  MR. & MRS. IYER Acclaimed writer/director Aparna Sen crafts a brilliant and sensitive story in MR. AND MRS. IYER, where people transcend fear and prejudice to form bonds based on character and spirit.  Director: Aparna Sen The recipient of this award received a prize package valued at $500: Outstanding International Short Film Award  QUEST TO REF QUEST TO REF is the story of a man who demonstrates the courage to dream and the determination to let nothing get in his way. Director: Guy Guillet & Ben Watkins
The recipient of this award received a prize package valued at $500: Media Artists New Works Award  20 20 is a journey through a day in the life of a 20-dollar bill. Director: Tharanga Ramanayake
The recipient of this award received a prize package valued at $6,500: ReelWorld Industry Angel Award  Star! ReelChoice Audience Award  THE BEAT THE BEAT is the story of Flip (Rahman Jamaal), an aspiring musician who’s forced into a hard situation after his brother is brutally stabbed in an alleyway in South Central L.A.  Director: Brandon Sonnier This award is presesnted to the film or video maker that receives the highest number of votes from audiences during the festival. The recipient of this award will be profiled by Star! Ballots are provided at each screening. AWARD SPONSORS:
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Special thanks to: Trinity Square Video, Vtape For more information contact: Orla La-Wayne Garriques Awards Coordinator awards@reelworldfilmfest.com |
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