Regina International Film Festival celebrates tenth year
Since their inception, RIFFA has showcase over 1,000 films, spoken in 187 languages, with entries from 93 countries. They've given opportunities to 303 first-time filmmakers, and proudly platformed 268 female directors. While also welcoming groundbreaking films by LGBTQ2S+ artists, Indigenous creators, newcomers and, according to them, voices often pushed to the margins of the mainstream.
New this year, RIFFA has been selected as a cultural destination under the Canoo X initiative, led by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. This partnership offers exclusive access to newcomers across Canada, helping them with the arts and to explore national events.
The 2025 Sask-based award nominees in ten different categories, including the nominees for Best Saskatchewan Short Film are:
● Daytoday - directed by Mark Wihak, Regina
● Disconnect - directed by Owen Assman, Dalmeny
● Driver's License - directed by Lynette Piper and Karla Weber, Regina
● Excalibur - directed by Jordan Wendzina, Regina
● Gymnastics - directed by Nikki Buziak and Leo Fafard, Regina
Winners will be announced at the 2025 Award Ceremony August 23 at Darke Hall in Regina.
CBC is proud to be a sponsor of this local event.
Learn more by visiting www.riffa.ca
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