‘Out Standing’ and John Candy Documentary Win Audience Awards at Cinéfest
Cinéfest Sudbury Recognizes Outstanding Cinematic Talent at 37th Annual Film Festival
Exceptional Canadian and International Films Shine
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival has concluded another successful event, announcing a range of winners for its 37th edition. Running from September 13 to September 21, the festival featured a curated selection of films from an impressive pool of over 10,000 submissions. This year’s lineup celebrated a variety of achievements in Canadian and international cinema.
Highlights from the Festival’s Award Categories
- Outstanding Canadian Feature Film Award: “Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan,” directed by Ken Scott
- Outstanding International Feature Film Award: “DJ Ahmet,” directed by Georgi M. Unkovski
- French Language Feature Film Award: “Gagne ton ciel,” directed by Mathieu Denis
- Cinema Indigenized Outstanding Talent Award: “Free Leonard Peltier,” directed by David France & Jesse Short Bull
- Outstanding Female-Led Feature Film Award: “Out Standing,” directed by Mélanie Charbonneau
- Inspiring Voices & Perspectives Feature Film Award: “Clear Sky,” directed by Michael Del Monte & Shawn Davis
Noteworthy Short Films and Audience Favorites
- Outstanding Short Film Award: “Made for U,” directed by Nathanael Draper
- Outstanding Northern Ontario Short Film Award: “Can You Feel It Now?,” directed by Isak Vaillancourt
- Outstanding Animated Short Film Award: “Dolly Baby – Rhythm & Flesh,” directed by Bouchera Tahraoui
- Audience Choice Award for Best Feature: “Out Standing,” directed by Mélanie Charbonneau
- Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary: “John Candy: I Like Me,” directed by Colin Hanks
- Audience Choice Award for Best Short: “Serenity,” directed by Frank Tremblay
CTV Best in Shorts Recognizes New Talent
| Category | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Open Category, First Place | “Mr. Noah and the Second Flood” | Kelly Saxberg (Thunder Bay) |
| Open Category, Second Place | “Podwójne (Double)” | Piotr Skowroński (North Bay) |
| Scholarship Category | “Behind the Screen” | Nation North (Garson) |
Volunteer Excellence Celebrated
The festival also highlighted the invaluable contributions of volunteers, honoring Felice Guo with the Agilis Networks Youth Volunteer Award and Dawn Cranston with the Bill Clement Outstanding Volunteer Award.
For more captivating insights into cinema and creative arts, stay tuned to Emegypt’s ongoing coverage of groundbreaking film events. This year’s Cinéfest Sudbury not only celebrated outstanding cinematic creations but also strengthened the cultural fabric of Northern Ontario, making it an event to remember.
