Nine Canadian women directors and actors were honored Wednesday night at the 4th annual Telefilm Canada Birks Diamond Tribute to Women in Film Awards, held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto. The awards, presented by Telefilm and Birks, celebrate Canadian female talent who have made their mark on the entertainment industry and are selected by a pan-Canadian jury of culture, entertainment and arts journalists.

This year’s director honorees were Patricia Rozema, Sophie Deraspe, Anne Emond, Kari Skogland and Ingrid Veninger. The acting honorees were Catherine O’Hara, Katie Boland, Suzanne Clement and Karine Vanasse.

Below are a selection of photos from Wednesday night’s event. Click on each image to see an enlarged version.

Photos: George Pimentel

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