The new awards program recognizing Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ media figures has also tapped queer creatives for a content series.
Each year, the Reelworld Trailblazer Awards recognize six racially diverse individuals for their work in the Canadian media and entertainment industry.
The Directors Guild of Canada named the film and TV winners in a virtual ceremony on Oct. 28.
Joobeur’s debut feature Who Do I Belong To earned the honour at the Windsor International Film Festival on Oct. 27.
Magic Hours, Secret History: Women Warriors and Hey, Viktor! won three awards apiece at the Calgary awards ceremony.
This year marks the first time that the award has been turned into an official competition.
The awards will be handed out on Nov. 23 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.
Drive Back Home took home the Audience Award for Canadian Narrative Feature, while The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal earned the overall top score.
The Vancouver International Film Festival will name the Audience Award winners after it wraps on Oct. 6.
The nominees include Beyond Black Beauty, The Squeaky Wheel: Canada and Y a une étoile.
The film and TV winners for the 2024 Directors Guild of Canada Awards will be announced on Oct. 28.
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