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{{Short description|Canadian film festival}}
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'''Reelworld Film Festival''', founded in 2001 by [[Tonya Lee Williams|Tonya Williams]], is held annually in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada.<ref>Marina Hanna, [https://www.thespec.com/ts/entertainment/movies/2020/10/13/toronto-filmmakers-to-watch-at-reelworld-film-festival.html "Toronto filmmakers to watch at Reelworld Film Festival"]. ''[[Hamilton Spectator]]'', October 13, 2020.</ref> The festival screens film and provides professional development for Canadian racially diverse and indigenous filmmakers and media artists.<ref>[http://www.reelworld.ca/_bin/about.cfm ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091027040328/http://www.reelworld.ca/_bin/about.cfm |date=October 27, 2009 }}</ref>
'''Reelworld Film Festival''', founded in 2001 by [[Tonya Lee Williams|Tonya Williams]], is held annually in [[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada.<ref>Marina Hanna, [https://www.thespec.com/ts/entertainment/movies/2020/10/13/toronto-filmmakers-to-watch-at-reelworld-film-festival.html "Toronto filmmakers to watch at Reelworld Film Festival"]. ''[[Hamilton Spectator]]'', October 13, 2020.</ref> The festival screens film and provides professional development for Canadian racially diverse and indigenous filmmakers and media artists.<ref>Byron Armstrong, [https://byblacks.com/entertainment/film-tv/item/2390-tonya-williams-marks-19-years-celebrating-black-stories-on-screen-at-reelworld-film-festival "Tonya Williams Marks 19 Years Celebrating Black Stories On Screen At ReelWorld Film Festival"]. ''ByBlacks'', October 10, 2019.</ref>

Williams is an industry staple, and her Reelworld Film Festival launched Access Reelworld, which is a platform designed to recruit BIPOC creators on and off the screen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reelworld.ca/founder|title= ReelWorld Founder}}</ref> “Reelworld uses their experience and scope to put people in places they need to be – they’re looking at areas others might not be,” says Sasha Leigh Henry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/movies/black-women-are-leading-a-new-era-in-canadian-film-and-television|title= Now Toronto|date=8 September 2021|access-date=8 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cmpa.ca/prime-time/speakers/tonya-williams/|title= CMPA.ca|date=18 May 2001|access-date=18 May 2001}}</ref>.


==History==
==History==
Reelworld was founded by Tonya Williams, who noted the lack of opportunities for minorities to break into the film industry.<ref>"ReelWorld Film Festival to show off artists of varied ethnic backgrounds". ''[[Cape Breton Post]]'', November 25, 2000.</ref> The festival's mandate states that they showcase diverse work from Canada and abroad while bringing together assorted communities.
Reelworld was founded by [[Tonya Williams]] who noted the lack of opportunities for people of color to break into the film industry. The festival's mandate states that they showcase diverse work from Canada and abroad while bringing together assorted communities. Since 2001, Reelworld has started a number of initiatives directed towards diverse artists. Williams being an actress in the industry for so long seen first hand the lack of representation within the Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Latinx and all other racially diverse communities in the Canadian entertainment industry. Reelworld was born with the helping hand to unrepresented voices that couldn't necessarily get their movies in large festivals like TIFF or Sundance, however Williams thought that someone had to champion these voices and she hasn't stopped since 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nsi-canada.ca/tonya-williams-talks-about-access-reelworld-on-ctvs-the-marilyn-denis-show/|title= CTV|date=2 April 2018|access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1803077|title= CTV NEWS|date=28 Jan 2021|access-date=28 Jan 2021}}</ref>

Reelworld has started a number of initiatives directed towards diverse artists. In 2020 Williams launched Access Reelworld, a casting database to help publicize and promote minority actors.<ref>Chris Jancelewicz, [https://globalnews.ca/news/7421934/tonya-williams-young-restless-reelworld-interview/ "Tonya Williams, former ‘Y&R’ star, launches Access Reelworld to help racially diverse Canadians"]. [[Global News]], October 6, 2020.</ref>

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Canada]], the 2020 festival was presented entirely online.<ref>"Toronto filmmakers to watch at Reelworld: This year's film fest features a lineup that's all-Canadian, racialized". ''[[Toronto Star]]'', October 13, 2020.</ref>


In 2024, Williams was named the recipient of the [[Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television]]'s Changemaker Award at the [[12th Canadian Screen Awards]], for her work with Reelworld.<ref name=thiessen>Connie Thiessen, [https://broadcastdialogue.com/marilyn-denis-john-brunton-among-canadian-academy-special-award-recipients/ "Marilyn Denis, John Brunton among Canadian Academy ‘Special Award’ recipients"]. ''Broadcast Dialogue'', March 19, 2024.</ref>
"The initiative is already being used by companies like Telefilm Canada, Canadian Media Fund and more in order to hire diverse talent, both in front of and behind the camera. It also aids productions aiming to meet the new Oscars diversity guidelines."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7421934/tonya-williams-young-restless-reelworld-interview/|title= Global News|date=7 June 2020|access-date=7 June 2020}}</ref>


=== 2021 ReelWorld Film Festival ===
=== 2021 ReelWorld Film Festival ===
The 21st annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from 20 to 27 October 2021 in Toronto.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 October 2019 |title=ReelWorld 2021 announces festival WINNERS” |url=https://www.reelworld.ca/2021-program-guide |access-date=3 October 2021 |website=Reel World |language=en-US}}</ref> It was the first edition after a one-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 21st annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from October 20 to 27, 2021 in Toronto.


==== Award winners====
==== Award winners====
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|Outstanding Feature Film Award
|Outstanding Feature Film Award
|''In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland'' ([[Brishkay Ahmed]])
|''[[In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland]]'' ([[Brishkay Ahmed]])
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|Outstanding Feature Film Director
|Outstanding Feature Film Director
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|Outstanding Feature Film Producer
|Outstanding Feature Film Producer
|[[Brishkay Ahmed]], ''In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland''
|[[Brishkay Ahmed]], ''[[In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland]]''
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|Outstanding Feature Film Actor
|Outstanding Feature Film Actor
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=== 2022 ReelWorld Film Festival ===
=== 2022 ReelWorld Film Festival ===
The 22nd annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from 11 to 17 October 2022 in Toronto.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2022/10/12/they-will-be-the-next-big-names-of-tomorrow-reelworld-film-festival-returns-to-toronto-and-online.html|title=‘They will be the next big names of tomorrow’: Reelworld Film Festival returns to Toronto and online|date=October 12, 2022|author=Marriska Fernandes|website=[[Toronto Star]]}}</ref>
The 22nd annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from October 11 to 17, 2022 in Toronto.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2022/10/12/they-will-be-the-next-big-names-of-tomorrow-reelworld-film-festival-returns-to-toronto-and-online.html|title=‘They will be the next big names of tomorrow’: Reelworld Film Festival returns to Toronto and online|date=October 12, 2022|author=Marriska Fernandes|website=[[Toronto Star]]}}</ref>


====Award winners====
====Award winners====
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|Outstanding Feature Film Cinematographer
|Outstanding Feature Film Cinematographer
|[[Kaveh Nabatian]], ''Kite Zo A''
|[[Kaveh Nabatian]], ''[[Kite Zo A: Leave the Bones]]''
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|Audience Choice Award
|Audience Choice Award
|[[Ron Dias (director)|Ron Dias]] and [[Joanne Jansen]], ''[[Bite of a Mango]]''
|[[Ron Dias (director)|Ron Dias]] and [[Joanne Jansen]], ''[[Bite of a Mango]]''
|}

=== 2023 ReelWorld Film Festival ===
The 23rd annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from November 1 to 7, 2023 in Toronto.

==== Award winners ====
{| class="wikitable"
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!Award
!Winner
!Ref
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|Outstanding Feature Film Award
|[[Kim Albright]], ''[[With Love and a Major Organ]]''
| rowspan="7" | <ref>Taimur Sikander Mirza, [https://playbackonline.ca/2023/11/14/with-love-and-a-major-organ-wins-25000-prize-at-reelworld/ "With Love and a Major Organ wins $25,000 prize at Reelworld"]. ''[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]]'', November 14, 2023.</ref>
|-
|Outstanding Feature Film Director
|[[Jamila Pomeroy]], ''[[Union Street (film)|Union Street]]''
|-
|Outstanding Feature Film Writer
|[[Lonzo Nzekwe]], ''[[Orah (film)|Orah]]''
|-
|Outstanding Feature Film Producer
|Gavin Baird, ''A Storm Blows Over''
|-
|Outstanding Feature Film Actor
|[[Hamza Haq]], ''[[With Love and a Major Organ]]''
|-
|Outstanding Feature Film Actress
|[[Oyin Oladejo]], ''[[Orah (film)|Orah]]''
|-
|Outstanding Feature Film Cinematographer
|Leo Harim, ''[[With Love and a Major Organ]]''
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{official|https://www.reelworld.ca/}}


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[[Category:Short film festivals in Canada]]
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Latest revision as of 01:36, 4 April 2024

Reelworld Film Festival
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Founded2001
Festival dateOctober 20–27, 2021
Websitewww.reelworld.ca

Reelworld Film Festival, founded in 2001 by Tonya Williams, is held annually in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1] The festival screens film and provides professional development for Canadian racially diverse and indigenous filmmakers and media artists.[2]

History[edit]

Reelworld was founded by Tonya Williams, who noted the lack of opportunities for minorities to break into the film industry.[3] The festival's mandate states that they showcase diverse work from Canada and abroad while bringing together assorted communities.

Reelworld has started a number of initiatives directed towards diverse artists. In 2020 Williams launched Access Reelworld, a casting database to help publicize and promote minority actors.[4]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the 2020 festival was presented entirely online.[5]

In 2024, Williams was named the recipient of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television's Changemaker Award at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards, for her work with Reelworld.[6]

2021 ReelWorld Film Festival[edit]

The 21st annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from October 20 to 27, 2021 in Toronto.

Award winners[edit]

Award Winner Ref
Outstanding Feature Film Award In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland (Brishkay Ahmed)
Outstanding Feature Film Director Kaveh Nabatian, Without Havana (Sin la Habana)
Outstanding Feature Film Writer Kaveh Nabatian and Pablo D. Herrera Veitia, Without Havana (Sin la Habana)
Outstanding Feature Film Producer Brishkay Ahmed, In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland
Outstanding Feature Film Actor Yonah Acosta Gonzales, Without Havana (Sin la Habana)
Outstanding Feature Film Actress Aki Yaghoubi, Without Havana (Sin la Habana)
Outstanding Feature Film Cinematographer Juan Pablo Ramirez, Without Havana (Sin la Habana)

2022 ReelWorld Film Festival[edit]

The 22nd annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from October 11 to 17, 2022 in Toronto.[7]

Award winners[edit]

Award Winner Ref
Outstanding Feature Film Award Golden Delicious (Jason Karman) [8]
Outstanding Feature Film Director Jason Karman, Golden Delicious
Outstanding Feature Film Writer Gorrman Lee, Golden Delicious
Outstanding Feature Film Producer Ivan Madeira, Pattern
Outstanding Feature Film Actor Cardi Wong, Golden Delicious
Outstanding Feature Film Actress Jayne Kamara, Bite of a Mango
Outstanding Feature Film Cinematographer Kaveh Nabatian, Kite Zo A: Leave the Bones
Audience Choice Award Ron Dias and Joanne Jansen, Bite of a Mango

2023 ReelWorld Film Festival[edit]

The 23rd annual ReelWorld Film Festival was held from November 1 to 7, 2023 in Toronto.

Award winners[edit]

Award Winner Ref
Outstanding Feature Film Award Kim Albright, With Love and a Major Organ [9]
Outstanding Feature Film Director Jamila Pomeroy, Union Street
Outstanding Feature Film Writer Lonzo Nzekwe, Orah
Outstanding Feature Film Producer Gavin Baird, A Storm Blows Over
Outstanding Feature Film Actor Hamza Haq, With Love and a Major Organ
Outstanding Feature Film Actress Oyin Oladejo, Orah
Outstanding Feature Film Cinematographer Leo Harim, With Love and a Major Organ

References[edit]

  1. ^ Marina Hanna, "Toronto filmmakers to watch at Reelworld Film Festival". Hamilton Spectator, October 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Byron Armstrong, "Tonya Williams Marks 19 Years Celebrating Black Stories On Screen At ReelWorld Film Festival". ByBlacks, October 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "ReelWorld Film Festival to show off artists of varied ethnic backgrounds". Cape Breton Post, November 25, 2000.
  4. ^ Chris Jancelewicz, "Tonya Williams, former ‘Y&R’ star, launches Access Reelworld to help racially diverse Canadians". Global News, October 6, 2020.
  5. ^ "Toronto filmmakers to watch at Reelworld: This year's film fest features a lineup that's all-Canadian, racialized". Toronto Star, October 13, 2020.
  6. ^ Connie Thiessen, "Marilyn Denis, John Brunton among Canadian Academy ‘Special Award’ recipients". Broadcast Dialogue, March 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Marriska Fernandes (October 12, 2022). "'They will be the next big names of tomorrow': Reelworld Film Festival returns to Toronto and online". Toronto Star.
  8. ^ Victoria Ahearn (October 20, 2022). "Golden Delicious wins four Reelworld Film Festival prizes". Playback. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  9. ^ Taimur Sikander Mirza, "With Love and a Major Organ wins $25,000 prize at Reelworld". Playback, November 14, 2023.

External links[edit]

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