“I had to write to thank you for such a wonderful first-time experience at the Yorkton Film Festival.  I will remember and cherish this memory.  The lobster and skeet shooting was a brilliant touch…and the caliber of talent and films remarkable.  I am grateful to have participated in this iconic Canadian festival and am eager to return for many years to come.”
David Cormican, Minds Eye Entertainment
Regina, SK

“The Lobsterfest was absolutely fantastically brilliant!  You MUST do it again next year!  Producers, students, broadcasters and Yorkton locals all mixed together well in a fun and very positive environment.  The Lobsterfest reminded me of the famous Banff TV Festival BBQ.”
Mark Bradley, 291 Film Company Inc.
Regina, SK

“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

“Overall had a great time and loved the festival.  Would come back in a heartbeat.”
Chris MacBride, Monument Pictures
Toronto, ON

“The two MCs were fantastic.  Good awards presentation.”
Vanessa Dylyn, Matter of Fact Media Inc.
Toronto, ON

“As this was my first festival I thought it all was well done.  Everything from shuttle service to the screening of films seemed to be spot on.”
Patti Ross Milne, Inside Out Productions
Winnipeg, MB

“I loved my time in Yorkton!”
Lesley Sutherland, Fresh Air Audio and Creative
Vancouver, BC

“[The SCN Consultation] was a great opportunity to speak with some very interesting and impressive people.  It was great that they let younger/inexperienced filmmakers contribute.”
Ariane Desrosiers, Filmmaker
Regina, SK

“The bloggers and tweeters was a wonderful addition!!!  Made it very interactive.”
David Cormican, Minds Eye Entertainment
Regina, SK

“I thought the festival was wonderful – both on the jury side of things and on the participant side.  Yorkton continues to attract a large number of excellent entries, and the Festival staff and volunteers did a great job making it enjoyable for all.”
Shawn Bauche, SaskCulture, Filmmaker
Regina, SK

“I really enjoyed the Interactive Storytelling session.  It’s great to find out what leading players in the industry are doing.”
Tera MacGuire, Hulo Films
Saskatoon, SK

“I had an amazing experience my first time in Yorkton.  Thank you for being so understanding and accommodating.”
Jyoti Sharma, Rogers TV
Mississauga, ON