Geminis in Toronto!
Hello!
Hope everyone out there is doing well.
I stopped in Toronto for my very first Geminis, and it was a total rush to be nominated with so many great filmmakers. Phil and I met up at the Coolhaus, which is normally a concert space. The thing I love about Toronto is that the industry there is full of consummate professionals. It was a beautifully set up and really well organized event. While Phil and I were both a bit disappointed that we didn’t win (major congrats goes out to the filmmakers behind Reel Injun) I can honestly say it was just amazing to be there. For the first time I felt like I was really a part of the Canadian film and television community, and that the work that I helped to create was acknowledged by all of my peers. This year we’ve had some incredible screenings in a ton of cities around Canada and the United States. We’ve even been lucky to win some amazing awards, which is always fun. But really, the best part has been receiving comments or messages from people who have been touched by Eva’s story. When I think back on the whole experience, it’s hard to believe that we did it. We made a film. And that’s enough to make anyone feel like a winner.
Phil and I with the awesome George Stroumboulopoulos (Gemini winner and host of The Hour).
