In 1981, the festival changed its name to the Yorkton International Short Film and Video Festival. The name change reflected the move from films of varying lengths to those of less than 60 minutes and the introduction of video, the new technology of the day.
Bill Johnston, emcee at the awards presentation, wore his best shorts to recognize the change in event format. Left to right: Darlene Stakiw; Sandra Gathercole, adjudicator; Bill Johnston, emcee; Joanne Parchman; Al Waxman, star of the television show The King of Kensington and Bryce Parchman.
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