CANADA'S GOLDEN SHEAF AWARD WINNERS
1981


FILM

BEST FILM PRODUCTION OF THE FESTIVAL

"CRAC"
TIME: 15 MINUTES

DIRECTOR:  FREDERIC BACK
CINEMATHEQUE C/O RADIO-CANADA
C.P. 6000
MONTREAL, QUEBEC  H3C 3A8
PHONE: (514) 285-2289

A lively animation depicting the memories of a rocking chair from
its birth thus relating the rapid movement of our lifestyles.


THE HUMAN CONDITION CATEGORY

"NOSE AND TINA"
TIME: 25 MINUTES

NATIONAL FILM BOARD
248 MAIN STREET
WINNIPEG, MB  R3C 1A7
PHONE: (204) 949-2815

The story of a couple living together; Nose a brakeman with CN, 
and Tina, a prostitute.


THE HUMAN DYNAMIC

"IT'S A HOBBY FOR HARVEY"
TIME: 9 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: BARRY LANK
#3 - 622 KENASTON BLVD.
WINNIPEG, MB    R3N 2A1

Short story of Harvey Pollock.  The world's first whistling champion.


THE SPONTANEOUS HUMAN

"LES CLOCHES"
TIME: 25 MINUTES

SERGE DENKO
570 RUE MILTON, APT. #16
MONTREAL, QUEBEC    H2Z 1W4
PHONE: (514) 288-8523

Michel is a ten year old angelic little boy.  Bored at school he is 
dreaming to other horizons.  Then, one day Sister Angele talks 
about Italy.  Then for Michel...it is the Vatican, the Pope, Rome 
and antiquity...


BEST DIRECTOR - Sturla Gunnarsson

"AFTER THE AXE"
TIME: 58 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: STURLA GUNNARSSON

NATIONAL FILM BOARD
P.O. BOX 6100
MONTREAL, QUEBEC     H3C 3H5
PHONE: (514) 333-3309

A fiction documentary on the termination of business executives 
and the specialized ways in which they reintegrate themselves 
into the job market.


BEST PERFORMER

"CAPITAL"
TIME: 28 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: ALLAN A. KROEKER

NATIONAL FILM BOARD
245 MAIN STREET
WINNIPEG, MB   R3C 1A7
PHONE: (204) 949-2815

The dramatic story of a man who teaches his son the art of 
selling an old car.  Based on a short story by W.D. Valgaardson.


BEST SOUND EDITING - Nicholas Kendall
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Nicholas Kendall

"THE LOST PHARAOH"
TIME: 57 MINUTES

Filmed in the Canadian archeological dig in Egypt, "The Lost 
Pharaoh" tells the story of Tutakhamun's mysterious predecessor,
Akhenaton, and his Queen Nefertiti.


BEST PICTURE EDITING - Wolf Ruck

"WINNING"
TIME: 11 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: WOLF RUCK
WOLF RUCK PRODUCTION
1720 LINCOLNSHIRE BLVD.
MISSISSAUGA, ON    L5E 2S7
PHONE: (416) 278-0296

Canadian Olympic Silver Medalist, John Wood, and Olympic 
Team Coach, Mac Hickox, divulge insights into the philosophy, 
rigorous training and refined techniques of a world champion 
canoeist against the background and flash to the Canadian 
National Championship Regatta.


SPECIAL JURY AWARDS

"I'IMPOSSIBLE OUBLIE"
TIME: 30 MINUTES

NATIONAL FILM BOARD
P.O. BOX 6100
MONTREAL, QUEBEC    H3C 3H5
PHONE: (514) 333-3309

"CHILDHOOD'S END"
TIME: 28 MINUTES

CANADIAN FILM MAKERS DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
SUITE 430, 144 FRONT STREET WEST
TORONTO, ON   M5J 2L7
PHONE: (416) 593-1808

This documentary deals with adolescent suicide through contact 
with involved adolescents.


CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

"GALAXY"
TIME: 23 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DAVERN
277 BOLD STREET
HAMILTON, ON    L8P 1V9
PHONE: (416) 527-5303

An office worker's growing obsession with pinball leads him to 
the realization that life itself is a game.

"INTRODUCING... JANET"
TIME: 48 MINUTES

DIRECTOR:  GLEN SALZMAN / REBECCA YATES
CINEFLICS LTD.
330 DUPONT STREET, SUITE 302
TORONTO, ON   M5R 1V9
PHONE: (416) 967-9183

16 year old Janet hides her insecurities behind her plump body 
and her ability to crack smart one-liners.  Only when she meets 
Tony, an inspiring young stand-up camedian, does her life begin 
to change.

"THE SWEATER"
TIME: 10 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: SHELDON COHEN
NATIONAL FILM BOARD
P.O. BOX 6100
MONTREAL, QUEBEC   H3C 3H5
PHONE: (514) 333-3309

A sensitive mix of humor and nostalgia.  The Sweater is rooted 
in the context of traditional French Canada.  Yet conveys some of
the universal fears and joys of childhood.

"A FINE LINE"
TIME: 57 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: ALLEN ROGERS
ALLEN ROGERS PRODUCTIONS LTD.
2 ELGIN AVENUE
TORONTO, ON   M5R 1G6
PHONE: (416) 967-0917

An uncompromising closeup of two men born with cerebral palsy
, that emerges as a graphic hard-edged portrait of the distance 
society has traveled in integrating the handicapped and, more 
important, of the miles yet to be covered.

"UNCHAT AU COURANT"
TIME: 11 MINUTES

TECHNIQUES AUDIOVISUELLES
HYDRO-QUEBEC
75 QUEST BOUL. DOURCHESTER
MONTREAL, QUEBEC   H2Z 1A4
PHONE: (514) 289-3070

A film on child safety.


NETTIE KRYSKI HERITAGE AWARD

"DIEF"
TIME: 27 MINUTES

NATIONAL FILM BOARD
P.O. BOX 6100
MONTREAL, QUEBEC   H3C 3H5
PHONE: (514) 333-3309

This film is about the last tribute by Canadians to a man who 
won the hearts of millions.


VIDEO

BEST VIDEO PRODUCTION OF FESTIVAL
THE HUMAN CONDITION CATEGORY
BEST DIRECTION - John Wright
BEST PERFORMANCE - Frances Hyland

"THE PERSONS' CASE"
TIME: 56 MINUTES

ACCESS ALBERTA
16930 - 114 AVENUE
EDMONTON, AB   TM5 3S2
PHONE: (403) 451-3160

A one hour drama highlighting Emily Murphy and her role in 
legally establishing Canadian women as "persons" under the 
BNC Act.


THE HUMAN DYNAMIC CATEGORY
$500 CASH AWARD FOR THE BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTION
"THE CURSE OF PONSONBY HALL"
TIME: 60 MINUTES

CKY - TV
POLO PARK
WINNIPEG, MB   
PHONE: (204) 775-0371

A children's fantasy musical drama.  Recorded on location in Winnipeg.

THE SPONTANEOUS HUMAN CATEGORY
BEST PICTURE EDITING - Margaret Chandler

"10 TORONTO STREET"
TIME: 58 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: MICHAEL GERARD
CBC - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEPT.
P.O. BOX 500, TERMINAL "A"
TORONTO, ON M5W 1E6
PHONE: (416) 925-3311 EXT 3268

The headquarters of Argus Corporation has housed in its chief 
executives office in the past, two men who have become legends
of wealth and power.  E.P.Taylor and John Angus "Bud" 
McDougald.  But Conrad Black, present occupant of the Argus 
throne whose fierce battle for control after McDougald's death is 
documented on this film, may eventually outdo both his 
predecessors as a symbol of corporated power in Canada.


BEST VIDEOGRAPHY - Vic Sarin/Ian Elkin

"BEGINNINGS"
TIME: 50 MINUTES

FSI PRODUCTIONS INC.
67 SHERBROOK STREET
WINNIPEG, MB   R3G 2B2
PHONE: (204) 774-5521

"Beginnings" is a story rich with drama of 20 centuries of history.
A tale of Kings, prophets, warriors and emperors, and a 15 year 
old girl, Mary, who gave birth to Jesus, the promised Messiah.


CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

"POINTS WEST SERIES"
TIME: 27 X 3 = 84 MINUTES

CBC - TV
P.O. BOX 160
WINNIPEG, MB   R3B 2H1
PHONE: (204) 775-8351 EXT 203

1) Portrait of Winnipeg artist, Leo Mol.
2) Joe Phelps a life-long political activist whose talent as an 
organizer landed him in a cabinet post of the first socialist 
government ever to hold power in North America: The C.C.F. led 
by T.C. "Tommy" Douglas.
3) "Looking Like A Cowboy" is a whimsical examination of the 
historic and current fascination with the cowboy look and the 
effect of this fashion fad on the "authentic" western wear industry
on the CANADIAN Prairies.      

"STORIES AND STUFF"
TIME: 30 MINUTES

CFAC LETHBRIDGE TELEVISION
BOX 1120
LETHBRIDGE, AB T1J 4A4
PHONE: (403) 327-1521

A production featuring the Lethbridge Public Child Librarian telling
stories, performing magic and with guests from all over North 
America performing Music, mime and puppets.

"SUR LE BOUT DE LA LANGUE"
TIME: 15 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: PIERRE TREMBLAY
SGME/DISTRIBUTION
600 RUE FULLUM, 3E ETAGE
MONTREAL, QUEBEC   H2K 4K1
PHONE: (514) 873-4277

A production for children.

"THE SECOND DRIVING TEST: ONE FOR THE ROAD"
TIME: 30 MINUTES

CTV
42 CHARLES STREET EAST
TORONTO, ON M4Y 1T5
PHONE: (416) 928-6041


$500 CASH AWARD FOR SASKATCEHWAN COMMITTEE 
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED PERSON

"MELANIE"
TIME: 60 MINUTES

DIRECTOR: ROBERTA OSEMLAK
898 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH EAST
MOOSE JAW, SK  
PHONE: (306) 693-8585

Melanie is a touching story of a young dwarf girl and the crisis 
she faces in the final year of high school.


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