The Stinger Awards are going to be back in person for 2023! In our 4th year of hosting the best party in the Alberta independent film scene we're upgrading to a bigger space so the party isn't restricted by size.
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 a hell of a lot of fun. This event is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the amazing work of home-grown talent.
Submission fees go directly towards hosting this event, and providing an honorarium to the Jurors who are 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.
Best Student Production
Best Music Video
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Web Series
Best Cinematographer
Best Director
Best Editor
Best Screenplay
Best Long Form Doc
Best Long Form Narrative
Best Short Performance
Best Long Performance
Best Score
Best Overall Sound
Best Art & Production Design
Best Key Art
Best New Media
Best Makeup
Best Costumes
Best Stunts
Friend of the Community Honorary Award
Gerrick Winston Community Spirit Award