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Matthew Rankin wins Windsor festival’s $25,000 Canadian film prize

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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.

Source dated November 1, 2026 · Windsor International Film Festival ↗

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