The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce that its first round jury process has concluded for the 2015 Festival Year. It has selected nominees in all 20 category and accompanying awards, and will be conducting second round juries for craft awards shortly.
“As North America’s longest running film festival, we’re proud to be entering our 68th year with a great selection of some of Canada’s best short films.” Said Executive Director Randy Goulden.
That selection includes 14 films by Saskatchewan filmmakers nominated at this year’s festival.
“As a Saskatchewan based festival, we’re always happy to see the incredible work being done in the province and by filmmakers who grew up or studied in Saskatchewan.” Goulden added.
Winners will be announced Saturday, May 23rd at the Golden Sheaf Awards Gala in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Yorkton Film Festival runs from Thursday, May 21 until Sunday, May 24. For more information, please visit our website at www.yorktonfilm.com.
For more information about the Saskatchewan based nominees, please see the list attached to this release.