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SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 9 PM
AWARDS
THE MADE IN THE YUKON (MITY) award is designed to honour
and enable Yukon artists. It provides tangible benefits to Yukon
filmmakers, allowing them to further their craft. The awards
themselves are constructed from items essential to survival in the
Yukon: Birch, Steel, Copper wire and Duct tape. Sculpted by Dawson
City artist Veronica Verkley.
MITY PROFESSIONAL AWARD
• $1000 cash (sponsored by GOLD RUSH)
• $1000 grip rental package (SPYA)
• Screening o=at the 2017 Tromsø International Film Festival
MITY EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
The MITY Emerging Artist Award is open to filmmakers who have made
3 films or less.
• $300 cash (sponsored by Hootalinqua Productions Ltd.)
• $500 Equipment Rental (KIAC)
MITY YOUTH AWARD
• $100 cash (sponsored by Red Snapper Films)
THE LODESTAR AWARD (BEST FILM)
The Lodestar Award is given to the best Canadian or International
film which exemplifies the guiding principles of the art of
independent short film/video making — freedom of expression,
authenticity, exemplary artistry despite limitations, and clarity of
vision.
YUKON BREWING AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
(Chosen by audience ballot; all films eligible)
• $250 cash (sponsored by Yukon Brewing)
DCISFF TRAILER CONTEST
• $150 cash/Festival pass (sponsored by Lodestar productions)
AWARD SPONSORS
LODESTAR
PRODUCTIONS
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