The Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards (SIFA) are designed to showcase and celebrate films made by Saskatchewan independent filmmakers. The ninth annual event will take place on Saturday, November 26th, 2022.
We are hoping to present the SIFA as an in-person event if health conditions permit; if they do not, the SIFA will be held online as they were in 2021.
SIFA is presented by the Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative, a non-profit, artist-run center supporting and assisting independent, visionary, film production in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative members* should contact the Filmpool for a free submission waiver code before submitting their film: info@filmpool.ca
Paved Arts members should contact Paved or email info@filmpool.ca for their free submission waiver code before submitting their film.
*For more information about Filmpool membership, please check out http://www.filmpool.ca/membership/
Best Short
To qualify for this category, projects must not exceed 50 minutes. A web-series with a total running time of under 50 minutes is eligible in this category. The winner of this award will receive a $250 cash prize, their name placed on the Best Short Film SIFA trophy, and an individual trophy.
Best Long-Form
To qualify for this category, a film or web-series must be over 50 minutes. The winner of this award will receive a $250 cash prize, and a trophy.
Best Music Video
To qualify for this category, the director must retain creative control. Submissions must include proof that the musician(s) have permitted the submission of the music video, and that the director had creative control over the music video. The winner of this award will receive a $250 cash prize, and a trophy.
Best Performance
This award is given to an outstanding performance by on-screen talent in a submitted film. The winner of this award will receive a $100 cash prize, and a trophy.
Best Student Film
To qualify for this category, the filmmaker must be enrolled in secondary or post-secondary schooling, or have created their film within the last two years while being enrolled in secondary or post-secondary schooling. The winner of this award will receive a $250 cash prize, and a trophy.
Best Technical Achievement
This award recognizes achievement in the technical aspects of a nominated film, including cinematography, sound design, editing, and post-production. The winner of this award will receive a $100 cash prize, and a trophy.
Audience Choice
The recipient of this award is chosen by the audience on November 27th, and will receive a $100 cash prize, and a trophy.