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SUNday, April 21, 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 sculpted by Dawson City artist Veronica
Verkley.
MITY PROFESSIONAL AWARD
• $1000 cash (sponsored by GOLD RUSH)
• $1000 grip rental package (SPYA)
• $500 services from the Yukon Film Society
• Screening at the 2019 Tromsø International Film Festival
MITY EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
The MITY Emerging Artist Award is open to filmmakers who have made
3 films or less.
• $500 cash (sponsored by Northwestel Community TV)
• $500 services from the Yukon Film Society
• $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
A special thank you to Hootalinqua
for sponsoring our filmmaker brunch!
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