The Stinger Awards are going to look a bit different in 2020! Now in our 3rd year of hosting the best party in the Alberta independent film scene, we are moving the party online. Despite the distance of going virtual, you best BELIEVE we are bringing the same indie film spirit you know and love.
The Stinger Awards will include live award announcements, recipients of the Friend of the Community and Gerrick Winston Spirit Award, as well as prizes, surprises, and hella fun. This event is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the amazing work of home-grown talent, and let loose after the hectic and stressful year that was 2020.
Submission fees go directly towards hosting this event, and providing an honorarium to the Jurors- out of province industry professionals who review all Stinger Awards submissions. We need money to host the Stingers, but we also don’t want financial barriers to stop independent filmmakers from submitting . If you want to submit but can’t afford the submission fee, please email programming@csif.org to discuss.
Named after filmmaker jargon for A/C extension cords on a film set, the Stinger Awards are dedicated to recognizing the talent of Southern Alberta filmmakers from all career levels.
Now in our 3rd year, CSIF is expanding the Stinger Awards to include new categories: Best Art & Production Design, Best Overall Sound (Design + Mixing), Best Key Art, Best Makeup, and Best New Media (VR, Animation, Media Art, Experimental ).
Best Art & Production Design
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Editor
Best Key Art
Best Long Form Documentary
Best Long Form Narrative
Best Long-Form Performance
Best Makeup
Best Music Video
Best New Media
Best Overall Sound
Best Score
Best Screenplay
Best Short Form Documentary
Best Short Form Narrative
Best Short Form Performance
Best Student Production
Best Web Series
Friend of the Community Honorary Award
Gerrick Winston Community Spirit Award