2021 Short Film Competition Awards

JURY CHOICE AWARD
Judged by: Jury
Criteria: Best Short Film of the 18th Competition
Sponsored by: William F White International
Value: $1000 in-kind equipment rental grant
Sponsored by: Reel Pride Film Festival
Value: $500 cash

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Judged by: Audience
Criteria: Best Short Film of the 18th Competition
Sponsored by: William F White International
Value: $1000 in-kind equipment rental grant
Sponsored by: Reel Pride Film Festival
Value: $500 cash

MANITOBA’S BEST AWARD
Judged by: Jury
Criteria: Short is Filmed in Manitoba
Sponsored by: Winnipeg Film Group
Value: WFG Package – one year General Membership with production add-ons
Sponsored by: MB LGBTTQ Chamber of Commerce
Value: $500 cash

TOP EMERGING FILMMAKER AWARD
Judged by: Jury
Criteria: Best Short Film from an emerging filmmaker who has less than three years experience as a filmmaker.
No minimum or maximum age limitation.
Sponsored by: RBC
Value: $500 cash

BEST ANIMATED AWARD
Judged by: Audience
Criteria: Best Short that is animated, or relies on an animation component central to its storyline
Sponsored by: UpHouse
Value: $500 cash

BEST COMMUNITY REFLECTION AWARD
Judged by: Jury
Criteria: Best Short reflecting the complexity/diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Sponsored by: Reel Pride Film Festival
Value: $500 cash

Other Official Selections:

Is Your Teen A Homosexual?
Marsha's Knitting Club
Absent Eyes
I am Gay
Put on Your FACE
Aware
Heavy Petting
Kupid
Les filles ne marchent pas seules la nuit
SEPTEMBER iS THE MONTH OF LOVE
Camboy

2021 Short Film Competition Jury:
Annette Schultz
Sheryl Peters
Daphne Finlayson