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Film Reviews

The Festival has developed a series of film reviews of some of this year's entries! Click here to check out The Reel Deal.

The Golden Sheaf Awards Tour
The Festival offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the best of Canadian film by showcasing a selection of the Golden Sheaf Award winners in your community. Choose any of eight tour programs, arrange for the popcorn, and we will send you the DVDs with the programs of your choice.
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Yorkton Film Festival's 15 minutes of fame

SCN (Saskatchewan Communications Network) featured the Yorkton Film Festival on the made-in-Saskatchewan series, 15 Minutes of Fame. The documentary takes a look at the 62nd edition of the longest running short film festival in North America.

"We are thrilled to have worked with Yorkton filmmaker Mitch Doll on the documentary showcasing the Festival and to have received support and funding from SCN," said Randy Goulden, Festival Executive Director. The program premiered in January on SCN.

See it here:

What you said about the 2009 festival

“It was a pleasure to attend – I met some great people, was impressed with the Industry Fair and workshops, and don’t get me started on how awesome the Lobsterfest and skeet shooting was!”
Robert Hardy, Development Manager, Western Production, CTV Television
Vancouver, BC

“I really enjoyed the Gala – the relaxed atmosphere is what makes the festival special. Thank you so much for your warm hospitality. [The Golden Sheaf] will go a very long way to encourage many young people to pursue their dreams.”
James Flaherty, Filmmaker
Oakville, ON

“The friendly and informal atmosphere was very conducive to meeting and talking to other filmmakers and industry experts. Congratulations on a well run festival.”
Dianne Irving, Up in Flames Productions
Toronto, ON
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Film library catalogue online
Take a look at some of the film and video winners and entries from throughout our 62-year history.
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The Ruth Shaw Award

The Festival, with the support of the family and many friends of Ruth Shaw, has established The Ruth Shaw Award for the best Saskatchewan production commencing with the 2009 event. Ruth, who is the last of the original festival members, celebrated her 90th birthday in October at a dinner hosted by the Festival, where the award was announced. You are invited to join her friends and family in donating to the award fund. Please complete the donation form.