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Congratulations to all the the award winners and to all the nominated filmmakers and actors. Keep making films! Best Film, Jury’s Choice (presented by the Filmpool): “Dreams and Spaces in between” by John Graham Best Student Film (sponsored by U of R Department of Film): “Backroads” by Candy Fox Best Actor (sponsored by SpeakEasy Enterprises): Logan Vanghel in “Queeny” Audience Choice (sponsored by mispon): “Queeny” by Rhys Pugh Thank you all sponsors and presenters! You can

Here is the news you’ve all been waiting for — the screening lineup and nominees of the 2015 Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards! All the nominated films will be eligible for Audience Choice Award at the night of the screening. Best Film – Jury’s Choice Nominees: The First Engine by Ian Campbell Dreams and Spaces in Between by John Graham BLEACHx – Cleanse by Mattias Graham Best Student Film Nominees: R.C.I. by Elise Beaudry-Ferland and Larisa Tardif Backroads by Candy Fox H

This just in: Sylvia, Syndey, and Mike Boom of Boom News will be your hosts for the 2015 Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards. These siblings are dedicated to getting their story and will undoubtedly be an entertaining component of this year’s show. Celebrating the best in Saskatchewan independent filmmaking, SIFA will showcase the films nominated for Best Film and Best Student Film, as well as present the Best Actor and Audience Choice awards. It’s going to be an entertainin

We are now accepting submissions for the Second Annual Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards! The Filmpool is also excited to announce a new award category – Best Acting. This award will be given to an outstanding performance by a male or female actor. The winner will receive an individual-sized trophy along with a cash prize. New year, new logo, new award, new films — so much to get excited for! Keep checking back for updates. Follow our SIFA Facebook Page and the Filmpool o

What a great evening of film and entertainment! The Inaugural Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards were a hit. Thank you all to the filmmakers, hosts, guests, sponsors, audience… everyone! A big thank you goes out to the volunteers and everyone involved in pulling off this great event. And now what I’m sure you’re all waiting for – the list of winners! Best Film – Jury’s Choice: “Snapshots” by Brian Stockton. Synopsis: A personal documentary featuring 5000 still photographs t

The Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative is delighted to announce the nine nominees for the First Annual Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards (SIFA) and Premiere Screening. Congratulations to the following finalists in the categories of Best Film and Best Student Film! au bord de la riviere – by Mike Rollo Mysterium – by Jennifer Sparrowhawk Parathyroid Punk – by Chrystene Ells Snapshots – by Brian Stockton This Huckster’s Paradise – by Matt Yim and Matt Belanger BEST STUDEN

The Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative is proud to announce the launch of the first annual Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards (SIFA). The SIFAs are designed to celebrate a new era of Saskatchewan filmmaking. Through this new initiative we hope to raise the profile of Saskatchewan independent filmmaking, and in doing so foster the next voice of Saskatchewan filmmakers. The awards are presented in association with the Filmpool’s annual Premiere Screening, all residents living