Matthew Rankin wins Windsor festival’s $25,000 Canadian film prize
Published by BriefDash · · Toronto
The Windsor International Film Festival awarded its Canadian film prize to Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, directed by Matthew Rankin. The festival announced the result at a reception on November 1. An industry jury chose the film from 10 nominees screened over the festival’s opening weekend. The $25,000 cash award goes to Rankin.
Why it matters
The award gives the winning director a cash prize and brings attention to Canadian films screened in Windsor.
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