Vancouver International Film Festival

Sundar Prize Film Festival Unveils Winners In Celebration Of Human Resilience

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The Sundar Prize will be screening films in the heart of Surrey that were official selections at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hot Docs, Vancouver International Film Festival, Vancouver Asian Film Festival, and were Canada's official selection for the Oscars.

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  • The Sundar Prize will be screening films in the heart of Surrey that were official selections at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hot Docs, Vancouver International Film Festival, Vancouver Asian Film Festival, and were Canada's official selection for the Oscars.
  • Winner of the Best Environmental Film at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, and official selection at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
  • The Sundar Prize Film Festival proudly recognizes and applauds the outstanding achievements of these winners, each film contributing a unique perspective to the global cinematic landscape.
  • The Sundar Prize Film Festival is an IMDb qualifying festival and a project of Sher Vancouver which is a registered charity in Canada celebrating its 16th year in 2024.

TELUS originals presents Physician, Heal Thyself and Union Street at Vancouver International Film Festival

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS originals announces the world premieres of two highly anticipated films, Physician, Heal Thyself and Union Street, at the 42nd edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS originals announces the world premieres of two highly anticipated films, Physician, Heal Thyself and Union Street, at the 42nd edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).
  • “TELUS originals works hard to support films that reflect the experiences of communities across Canada,” says Cameron Zinger, Director, TELUS Local Content.
  • “Both Physician, Heal Thyself and Union Street do this incredibly well, while also pushing audiences to reflect on the complexities of people and history alike.
  • After growing up in Europe during the Holocaust, Dr. Maté immigrated to Vancouver post-war and has lived in Vancouver for most of his life.

JEAN-MARC VALLÉE DGC DISCOVERY AWARD PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 11 long-listed films for the 2023 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award, highlighting some of the top up-and-coming directors to watch out for this festival season.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 11 long-listed films for the 2023 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award, highlighting some of the top up-and-coming directors to watch out for this festival season.
  • "These bold, fearless filmmakers are extraordinary new voices in the landscape of Canadian cinema," said Warren P. Sonoda, DGC President.
  • Last year, the Discovery Award was rededicated to long-time DGC Director Member Jean-Marc Vallée.
  • The Discovery Award Jury is chaired by Danishka Esterhazy, along with Trevor Mack, Titus Heckel, Heather Young, Geordie Sabbagh, Andrea Martinez Crowther, Ariel Nasr and Yasmin Mathurin.

The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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  • The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships
    We are honoured to announce that Canada's Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, is again the Honorary Patron of this year's National Canadian Film Day.
  • John and the Missus will also be streaming for free across Canada, courtesy of the producer.
  • -  Writer-director Chandler Levack attending the BAFICI (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente in Argentina) for a screening of her film I Like Movies.
  • REEL CANADA Artistic Director, Sharon Corder, says, "National Canadian Film Day is about connecting our great national cinema with audiences everywhere.

Harvest Moon: Mongolia's Oscar Submission for Best International Feature Film Receives US Press & Industry Premiere

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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The film's Producer Uran Sainbileg, Director of Photography Josua Fischer and Sound Designer/Editor/Mixer Evan Millard were in attendance.

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  • The film's Producer Uran Sainbileg, Director of Photography Josua Fischer and Sound Designer/Editor/Mixer Evan Millard were in attendance.
  • Harvest Moon was Mongolia's submission for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, due to take place on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
  • Prior to the start of the film, a number of short videos were screened introducing co-production incentives from the Mongolian National Film Council .
  • Harvest Moon's world premiere was held at the 41st Vancouver International Film Festival 2022, where it won the Vanguard Audience Award.

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces the recipients of the 2023 Business Lifetime Achievement Award and the Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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    AMPD Subsidiary Departure Lounge Inc. Achieves a Strong Start to Commercial Operations in 2022 and is Well Positioned for Growth in 2023

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    Thursday, December 8, 2022
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    As of December 2022, Departure Lounge is actively engaged in five customer projects and has generated almost $175,000 in bookings during Q4 2022, its first full quarter of operations.

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    • As of December 2022, Departure Lounge is actively engaged in five customer projects and has generated almost $175,000 in bookings during Q4 2022, its first full quarter of operations.
    • In addition to Departure Lounge's originally projected revenue streams, Departure Lounge is recognizing the opportunity to license/operate similar studios around the world.
    • In addition to its commercial operations, Departure Lounge continues to support the local community and digital media sector.
    • Through its operating subsidiaries, AMPD Technologies and Departure Lounge, AMPD is advancing the way we create and consume content.

    JEAN-MARC VALLÉE DGC DISCOVERY AWARD LONG LIST DROPS AT VISIONARIES

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    Sunday, September 11, 2022
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    TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 17 long-listed films for the 2022 Jean-Marc Valle DGC Discovery Award, unveiled today at DGC Visionaries, the Guild's flagship festival event.

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    • TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 17 long-listed films for the 2022 Jean-Marc Valle DGC Discovery Award, unveiled today at DGC Visionaries, the Guild's flagship festival event.
    • In June of this year, the Discovery Award was rededicated to long-time DGC Director Member Jean-Marc Valle.
    • The Discovery Award Jury is chaired by Lina Roessler, along with fellow DGC Members Michelle Shephard, Boris Mojsovski and Angelica Lisk-Hann.
    • 2022 Discovery Award Long List:
      Queens of the Qing Dynasty, Ashley Mackenzie
      Something You Said Last Night, Luis De Filippis
      Before I Change My Mind, Trevor Anderson

    Groundbreaking Virtual Reality Exhibit Debuts on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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    Friday, January 28, 2022
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    Skokie, IL, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Journey Back: A VR Experience , a groundbreaking virtual reality exhibit transforming Holocaust education and remembrance, is now open to the public at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.

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    • Skokie, IL, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Journey Back: A VR Experience , a groundbreaking virtual reality exhibit transforming Holocaust education and remembrance, is now open to the public at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.
    • Debuting on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the exhibit features breakthrough technology that immerses visitors in intimate experiences with Holocaust Survivors.
    • Survivors Fritzshall and Brent guide participants around the modern-day preserved concentration camps, sharing what they endured during the Holocaust.
    • About Illinois Holocaust Museum Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center honors the Survivors and victims of the Holocaust and transforms history into current, relevant, and universal lessons in humanity.

    Returning Home scores Best Canadian Documentary award at three prestigious film festivals in Western Canada

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    Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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    OTTAWA,ON, Oct. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Returning Home, the first feature length documentary from Canadian Geographic Films and Secwpemc director Sean Stiller, has received top recognition at three western Canadian international film festivals taking home the best Canadian documentary award from three respective juries.

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    • OTTAWA,ON, Oct. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Returning Home, the first feature length documentary from Canadian Geographic Films and Secwpemc director Sean Stiller, has received top recognition at three western Canadian international film festivals taking home the best Canadian documentary award from three respective juries.
    • First, in Calgary, the film was awarded Best Canadian Documentary from the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF).
    • Just days later, it was revealed that Returning Home had also won the juried Best Canadian Documentary award from Edmonton International Film Festival, in a surprise announcement at the film's northern premiere on September 30 in Edmonton.
    • Returning Home is a true testament to this, as Canadian Geographic Films' first feature documentary.