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List of Awards and Screenings for Capilano Student Films for 2009/2010

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Congratulations to our Award Winning Films and Filmmakers:

28 Days (2010)
Directed by Kenny Chow, Written and Produced by Arielle Boisvert

Synopsis:

Selected for the TIFF Short Film Showcase

The Peace Offering (2009)
Directed by Brandon Tom Written by Gillian MacLeod, and Produced by Rebeka Heron

Synopsis:
Yvette Jacobs’ family is torn apart when her husband Ken’s former Colonel, Gregory Kopp, asks Ken to end the war through self-sacrifice.

Festivals:
YoungCuts Film Festival 2009
International Film Festival Ireland 2009
Canada International Film Festival 2010
International Film Festival Egypt 2010
Swansea Bay Film Festival 2010
International Christian Film Festival 2010
International Film Festival Thailand 2010
International Youth Film Festival 2010
Heart Of England Film Festival 2010

Awards:
Nominated for Best Cinematography at YoungCuts 2009
Award of Excellence at Canada Int. Film Festival 2010
Nominated for Best Student at Swansea Bay 2010
Nominaated Best Student Production Leos 2010

In the Key of Evil
Director Kelly McLeod, Producer Leea Thorne, Writer Jonathan Williams

Synopsis:

James, an indie musician, is pressured by his agent to toss his acoustic upright piano for an electric keyboard.  He doesn’t welcome the change…neither does his piano.

Festivals:
Whistler Film Festival
International Youth Film Festival (Wales)
Over the Fence Comedy Festival (Perth)
Nickel Independent Film Festival (St. John’s)

TUCKER
Director Zia Mareshi, Producer Dani Eggan, Writer Micheal Jacobson

SYNOPSIS:

A comedy about a rapidly-aging boy and his teenaged mother who both learn to grow up.

SCREENINGS:

Action on Film International Film Festival – 2009

Accolade Film Competition -

International Film Festival Ireland – 2009

YoungCuts 2009 – 2009

Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival – 2009

Vancouver Short Film Festival – 2009

International Student Film Festival HOLLYWOOD 2009

Whistler Film Festival 2009 – 2009

Washington DC Independent Film Festival 2010 -

Swansea Bay Film Festival 2010 – 2010

International Christian Film Festival 2010 -

AWARDS:

‘Best International Student Film’ – International Film Festival Ireland (Amritsa)

‘Award of Excellence’ – Accolade Film Awards

CAT VS MAN
Crazy 8s film Written and Directed by Zia Mareshi
SYNOPSIS:

When blocked writer Rory moves in with his girlfriend, he finds himself competing with her cat, Waffles, for her affections and Waffles won’t give her up without a fight.

Costuming program information meetings

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Tuesday March 9, 2010, 7 pm to 8 pm

Tuesday April 6, 2010, 7pm to 8pm

Tuesday April 20, 2010, TBC

Please reserve your seat by calling 604.990.7868

Kristyn Stilling has won a $4,500 Millennium Excellence Award

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Kristyn Stilling has won a $4,500 Millennium Excellence Award, or it is usually  referred to as the Millennium Scholarship. (more…)