Festival du nouveau cinéma
In collaboration with the FNC, we are rewarding the best short and feature film in the “Les nouveaux alchimistes” selection, dedicated to experimental cinema:
NOUVEAUX ALCHIMISTES AWARD – Best Feature Film of Competition ($1,000 cash prize awarded by Main Film)
DADA NATIONAL AWARD – Best short film of competition ($500 cash prize awarded by Main Film)
2023
- DADA NATIONAL award: Baigal Nuur – Lake Baikal by Alisi Telengut
- NOUVEAUX ALCHIMISTES award: Allensworth by James Benning
- Special Mention: Cielo Abierto de Felipe Esparza Pérez
2022
- DADA NATIONAL award: I thought the World of You by Kurt Walker
- NOUVEAUX ALCHIMISTES award: Supernatural by Jorge Jácome
2021
- DADA NATIONAL award: Lolos by Marie Valade
- NOUVEAUX ALCHIMISTES award: Esquí by Manque La Banca
2020
- DADA NATIONAL award: Barcelona Burning by Theodore Ushev
- NOUVEAUX ALCHIMISTES award: Khamsin by Grégoire Orio & Grégoire Couvert
2019
- DADA NATIONAL award: The Physics of Sorrow by Theodore Ushev
- NOUVEAUX ALCHIMISTES award: Ralf’s Colours by Lukas Marxt
2018
- DADA NATIONAL award: Trigger Warning by Scott Fitz Patrick
- NOUVEAUX ALCHIMISTES award: Black Mother by Khalik Allah
Cinéma sous les étoiles
Awarded in the Quebec Programming category to the film that stands out for its cinematographic qualities and artistic direction:
Cinematography Award – $2,000 in production services from Main Film and $1,500 in services from Bande à part.
2023
- C’est dangereux la mort, ça pourrait faire mal by Mariane Béliveau
2022
- Belle River by Guillaume Fournier, Samuel Matteau & Yannick Nolin
2021
- Démanteler l’espoir by Simon Gaudreau & Marc-André Labonté
2020
- Terres Fantômes by Félix Lamarche
2019
- Shirley Temple by Audrey Nantel Gagnon
2018
- Dans la cour de Vivianne Gauthier by Marie-Claude Fournier
Présence Autochtone
Jeune Espoir category – Main Film International Aboriginal Emerging Talent Award ($1,000 bursary) and Special Mention ($500 bursary)
2023
- The Voyager’s Legacy by Bailey Poching
- Special Mention: Street Lights by Te Mahara Tamehana
2022
- Spirit Emulsion by Siku Allooloo
- Special Mention: Limeru Barana by Elvis Caj
2021
- Haudenosonee Canoe Journey by Roxann Whitebean
- Special Mention: Lake by Alexandra Lazarowich
2020
- Now is the time by Christophe Auchter
- Special mention: Elders by Tony Briggs
2019
- Unti, les origines by Christophe Yanuwana Pierre
2018
- Mud by Shaandiine Tome
Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM)
The Magnus-Isacsson Award is presented to the best first feature film in the national competition, emanating from a social conscience. Presented with the participation of DOC Québec, Cinema Politica, MainFilm, Funambules Médias and ARRQ.
Main Film Award at Doc Lab Montreal – RIDM Forum – value of $2,000 redeemable for Main Film equipment rentals and $500 in cash, as well as a one-year associate membership with Main Film.
2023
- Magnus-Isacsson award: La Garde Blanche by Julien Elie
- Doc Lab Montréal: Geeks autochtones contre-attaquent by Widia Larivière
2022
- Le mythe de la femme noire by Ayana O’Shun
- Jury’s special mention: Wochiihii lo: End of the Peace by Heather Hatch
2021
- Dear Jackie byHenri Pardo
- Jury’s special mention: zo reken by Emanuel Licha
2020
- L’Indien malcommode by Michelle Latimer
2019
- nîpawistamâsowin : nous nous lèverons by Tasha Hubbard
2018
- Avec un sourire, la révolution by Alexandre Chartrand
Images Festival
Main Film is delighted to introduce and sponsor this award at the Images Festival, celebrating both the festival and the artist demonstrating a deep connection with analog practices.
For the love of Celluloid Award is given to an artist who demonstrates great artistry and skill in the use of film. It recognizes the artist’s commitment to exploring and preserving the unique qualities and possibilities of this medium ($500 prize award from Main Film).
2024
- Volcano: What Does a Lake Dream? by Diana Vidrascu
Pitch Cuban Hat
In collaboration with Makila
Main Film Award – $2,000 value redeemable for Main Film equipment rentals and a one-year associate membership at Main Film
Course des régions
Competition dedicated to emerging filmmakers from Canada’s Francophonie
2020
- Amato by Romy Boutin St-Pierre
2019
- Nabi Wabo by Carlos Cortés
2018
- Comme une étoile filante by Justice Rutikara
Doc Circuit Montréal
Cuban Hat
Promising an abundance of innovative ideas, several cash prizes and services donated by industry members, and voluntary and committed audience participation, this cabaret-style event is one of DCM’s most popular and festive.
2019
- William’s Will by Pascal Huynh
2018
- Greyland by Alexandra Sicotte Lévesque