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Muriel D'Ansembourg's 4th term film "PLAY" wins Best Short Film Award at the 18th Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival to be held in Toronto, Canada on 11th September 2009. Please see below what the Festival Director and Founder of the Festival has to say:


Hello Muriel,
The jury for the 18th annual Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival met last night and set the line-up for our September 11 screening.
I am delighted to inform you that not only was PLAY selected for the festival, but it also won the Best Short Film Award!
We will send you a certificate and small cash award in appreciation.

Congratulations, and many thanks for sharing your outstanding work with us!

Sincerely,
Gina Dineen
Festival Founder and Coordinator

Located in the heart of Toronto, Canada, Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival is a juried showcase for some of the the world's best short films, receiving submissions from across Canada and United States, as well as Europe, South America, Australia, Hong Kong and Japan.

EMBARGOED UNTIL 19H00 ON SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST

30th Durban International Film Festival
23 July to 2 August 2008
Award-winners included Oliver Hermanus's graduation feature film "Shirley Adams" and the headline in the official paper news coverage said: "Shirley Adams" cleans up.

The Best South African Feature Film was awarded to Shirley Adams, directed by first-time filmmaker Oliver Hermanus. The jury praised the film’s “true excellence in performance, cinematography, directing, and editing”. Calling it a South African masterpiece, the jury commented: “Through a meticulously observed minimalism, the film tackles numerous relevant social issues with both subtlety and a mature sensitivity. Its themes of love, human endurance, and forgiveness are universal, and give it audience appeal both locally and abroad.” The Best First Feature Film was also awarded to Shirley Adams. The Jury noted: “Shirley Adams is a special movie in which the director takes a number of risks. Moving his camera around as if it was an extra character in the story, he follows his main actress ceaselessly. The result is a powerful movie with great emotions that works all the more since the emotions mostly stay beneath the surface. And these emotions are definitely felt by the viewer.” Combined with the Best Actress award for Denise Newman, Shirley Adams hauled in an impressive 3 awards at the festival. The jury called Newman’s performance riveting and extraordinary. “She leads the character through intense feelings, emotions and determination whilst holding onto her pride and never giving up. She captured the true essence of this character and led us carefully and sensitively on her journey form beginning to end.”

The International Jury comprised filmmakers Tunde Kelani (Nigeria) and Cheick Oumar Sissoko (Mali), actress Rosie Tebogo Motene (South Africa) and Gert Jan Zuilhof (The Netherlands), programmer at International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Dean Bajramovic (C. 149) first feature "GANGSTER EXCHANGE" and Production Designed by Ryan Andrews (also C.149) has just won two awards: BEST FILM at Mississauga Independent Film Festival, Canada 8-12th July and BEST FOREIGN FILM at the Action on Film International Film Festival, Pasadena, California, 24-31st July 2009.

Update: 21st August 2009
Dean has just locked down a deal for "GANGSTER EXCHANGE"s theatrical release, starting with 200 theatres, in the USA, starting on 20th November. It is one of the biggest releases ever for a first time independent Canadian director.