NFB BEST CANADIAN SHORT FILM AWARD ANNOUNCED
Sunday November 9, 2008
The 2008 winner of the National Film Board Best Canadian Short Film Award at the 12th VAFF was announced at the VAFF Industry Luncheon that took place at the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, Sunday Nov. 9th.
Selwyn Jacob (NFB) presented this year’s award to filmmaker Julia Kwan for her short film SMILE. Also, Randall Okita’s MACHINE WITH WISHBONE received 2nd place recognition and Jason Karman’s THE STATE OF YO received 3rd place recognition.
The filmmakers received personal congratulations from special guest Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.
Congratulations to the three filmmakers for their success!
Photo credit: Tempest Photo
