Borealis

Experimental/Documentary (2005), 13 min., Super 16mm

“Borealis” uses spectacular 16mm winter imagery of Northwestern Ontario to challenge the viewer’s perceptions of the ‘pristine north’. It documents the beauty and the harsh realities of life on the edge of Boreal forest. Set to an original score by Lise Vaugeois, Borealis uses music instead of a traditional narrative to move the viewer.

Awards:

This film has taken awards and has screened at festivals across the continent including:
Nominated for Golden Sheaf Award - Best Non-Fiction Photography- Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival
Golden Sheaf Award - Best Documentary on Nature or the Environment – Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival
Best Cinematographer – 2005 Northern Arts Awards, Music and Film in Motion
Best Film Editor – 2005 Northern Arts Awards, Music and Film in Motion
2nd Best Film – CinéFest, 2005 MCTV VideoMaker’s Awards
Best Documentary – Student Shorts International Film Fest (Toronto)
Best Sound – FlashFrame “Persian Awards”

Official Selection at the following film festivals:
-Montreal World Film Festival
-Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival
-Regina Cinema Arts Festival
-Whitehead International Film Festival, Claremont, CA
-Student Shorts International Film Festival
-Bay Street Film Festival