2008

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Building on the success of the first year, 2008 was huge for us. Once again, stars came out in full force to support our growing festival. Our jury included Canadian actors Dan Aykroyd, Wendy Crewson, Colm Feore, Arsinée Khanjian and Andrea Martin, film directors Patricia Rozema, Rob Stewart and Yves Simoneau and Toronto International Film Festival Co-Director Noah Cowan. Cineplex hosted the free public film screenings November 5, 2008, at Toronto's Scotiabank Theatre, and the exclusive Spoke Club hosted the Awards Gala later the same night. Entertainment Tonight Canada was there to cover the event. Guests stayed at the Metropolitan Hotel on Chestnut Street in downtown Toronto. We gave away a Ford Focus in 2008 to the Best Student Film winner, and we featured new awards, including a People's Choice Award - with a $5,000 cash prize decided by online voting - sponsored by Cineplex Entertainment. All award winners were sent to the Palm Springs International Film Festival courtesy of Air Canada.

2008 Award Winners:


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  • Best Student Film
    FOR WENDY
    Jacquelyn Mills
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  • Achievement in Animation
    PLAY
    Eva Cvijanovic
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  • Achievement in Direction
    BROKEN TULIPS
    Brandon Cronenberg and Jonathan Hodgson
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  • Achievement in Cinematography
    DAMIAN AND ENDE
    Benjamin Schuetze
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  • Cineplex People's Choice Award
    THIS LITTLE PIGGY
    Sébastien Rist and Sarah Quinn