WIFC SHORTS SCREENING
3:15 PM | FRI, JULY 22 | ASPIRE THEATRE
For the first time, films by Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmaking Collective members will compete for the WIFC Screening Prize!
Barry Lank Award – Chase Guthro
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN Documentary Screening
6:00 PM | FRI, JULY 22 | LADY OF THE LAKE THEATRE
In a special presentation, DOC Manitoba will present the Barry Lank Award to director, Chase Guthro after this special screening!
RBC $10,000 EMERGING FILMMAKER PITCH COMPETITION
10 AM | SAT, JULY 23 | GIMLI THEATRE
Emerging MB-based filmmakers with an idea for a short film are invited to compete for $10,000 courtesy of RBC, in-kind services from William F. White International Inc. and Winnipeg Film Group, and mentorship from the National Screen Institute. Join us Saturday morning as five finalists present their pitches to our jury, organized by On Screen Manitoba.
MANITOBA SHORTS IN COMPETITION
1:15 PM | SAT, JULY 23 | GIMLI THEATRE
Join us at the Manitoba Shorts in Competition screening for the presentation of two special awards for excellence in Manitoba short filmmaking including:
- Manitoba Short Film Audience Choice Award
- Jury Prize – Best Manitoba Short Film, presented by the 2022 GIFF Shorts Jury
2022 GIFF AWARDS RECEPTION
7:30 PM | SAT, JULY 23 | JOHNSON HALL, 5TH FLOOR, WATERFRONT CENTRE
Awards being presented:
The Alda Award – Nettie Wild
Join us in congratulating Nettie Wild with the festival’s highest honour, in recognition of her incredible work with filmmaking, directing, and producing illustrious documentaries and films on a global scale.
The Jack Clements “Livin’ The Dream Award” – Lisa Meeches
An annual award in the memory of Jack Clements, presented to a Manitoban for their impact on the local film industry and filmmaking community. This year’s recipient is Eagle Vision’s visionary founder, Lisa Meeches.
ACTRA Awards for Best Female Performer & Best Male Performer
Join ACTRA Manitoba in celebrating our best local actors with these live award announcements honouring two of the year’s best actors!
Indigenous Spirit Award
APTN presents the Indigenous Spirit Award, for outstanding achievement by an Indigenous filmmaker screening at GIFF 2022. The award will be announced live at our Awards Reception by an APTN representative!
Best Manitoba Director Award
This annual award goes to the most deserving Manitoba director screening work at our 2022 Festival.
Sponsored by the Director’s Guild of Canada – Manitoba District Council
Best Canadian Short Film Award
As chosen by our jury out of this year’s official short film selections.
Sponsored by Black Watch Entertainment
Best International Short Film Award
As chosen by our jury out of this year’s official short film selections.
On the Rise Award
Presented to an exceptional emerging Canadian filmmaker being showcased at this year’s festival.
Sponsored by IATSE 856
New Voices Award
For the first time, the New Voices Award will go to a breakthrough filmmaker from an under-represented community presenting at this year’s festival.
Sponsored by Warner Bros Discovery Access Canada
Best Canadian Feature Film Award
As chosen by our jury out of this year’s official feature selections.
Grand Jury Prize
Our top film prize! As chosen by our jury out of this year’s films.
Sponsored by Eagle Vision
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PANCAKE BRUNCH
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Sun, July 24 | Gimli Park Pavilion
The Betty Schwartz Memorial Volunteer Achievement Award – Dave & Diane Johnston
This second-year award is graciously sponsored by Dave & Diane Johnston. This award is given to a GIFF volunteer that demonstrates outstanding work and recognizes their contributions to the festival, in the name of our dedicated friend and long-time volunteer, Betty Schwartz.
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch sponsored by Manitoba Liquor MartsInsert Dave & Diane Johnston and MB Liquor Marts logo here.
