A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth!
AND THE R2R 2023 WINNERS ARE…
A hearty congratulations to all the filmmakers that participated and shared their film with our audience. We announced the award winners chosen by our Junior and Senior Youth Jury, and the Adult Jury, during our Closing Night on Thursday April 6, 2023!
JUNIOR YOUTH JURY AWARDS
Best Picture: How To Get Your Parents To Divorce – directed by Sandrine Brodeur-Derosiers
Most Innovative Short Film: An Ostrich Told Me The World Is Fake And I Think I Believe It – directed by Lachlan Pendragon
Most Inspirational Short Film: Zeb’s Spider – directed by Alicia Eisen, Sophie Jarvis
SENIOR YOUTH JURY AWARDS
Best Picture: Polaris – directed by KC Carthew
National Film Board of Canada Award for Best Animated Short: Luce And The Rock – directed by Britt Raes
Most Innovative Short Film: An Ostrich Told Me The World Is Fake And I Think I Believe It – directed by Lachlan Pendragon
Most Inspirational Short Film: A Shore Away – directed by Gaëlle Graton
ADULT JURY AWARDS
Best Picture: How To Get Your Parents To Divorce – directed by Sandrine Brodeur-Derosiers
Edith Lando Peace Prize: Simply Nina – directed by Karin Heberli
YOUTH FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
We are also proud to announce the winners of the Youth Filmmakers Showcase. This year’s YFS jury had the honour of announcing the awards after the screening on Sunday April 2nd. The talent and imagination of the young B.C filmmakers is truly inspiring!
Check out the winners here.
R2R BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are looking for individuals from diverse backgrounds and traditionally underserved communities to put their names forward for the Reel to Real Society Board of Directors! The Board has monthly meetings, which are held in person, and often online. If you’re interested, please email: office@r2rfestival.org for more details. Please include a description of the work you do, and your interest in the Society and its programs.
