The fourth annual Weengushk International Film Festival took place virtually from July 8th to 11th 2021
2021 Awards
Humanitarian Award A
Dreamcatcher Foundation
Joshua Yesno Tribute Award
Barbara Cranmer
Special Recognition - Merit
Neil Debassige
Best Documentary
Revolution Moosehide (Lesley Johnson and Melaw)
Best Actor
Justin Rain (Brother, I Cry)
Humanitarian Award B
Tom Rankin
Special Recognition - Builder
Peelee Island Winery
Award of Excellence
Jennifer Podemski
Best Short
The Healing Dance (Shaelyn Johnston)
Best Director
Courtney Montour (Mary Two-Axe Earley)
Clearing the Path Award
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
Special Recognition - Spirit
Scott Henderson
Medicine Bundle - Spirit
June Quachegan
Best Feature Film
Parallel Minds (Benjamin Ross Hayden)
On July 8 at 7:00 pm, the Opening Night Event features a short comedy-drama VeRONaka, and Tanya Talaga’s new moving documentary, Spirit to Soar. The special keynote for the evening will be Tina Keeper, an actress, producer, filmmaker, and former House of Commons member. The night will close with a performance by Six Nation’s five-time music award winner Jace Martin.
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