By Frank Pyour - Tofino Times Film Corespondent
The 24th Tofino International Film Festival was another star-studded event that showcased the best of the best in cinema from the passionate industry. Travis Brondi delivered once again with "The Informant", which won 7 awards - Best Picture, Best Narrative, Academy's Choice, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Visual Effects and Best Screenplay. Brondi's director's role is his second movie to win best picture after last year's "Stigmata" captured audiences and won three total awards.
However, Brondi was snuffed from the Best Director award, which went to Jonathan Nemberman for "Forces". "Forces" also won Best Editing.
Chant Anderson once again won Best Actor for his role in "The Informant" (he won last year for "An Enchanting Life").
Annika Vinuan won Best Actress for her role in "Dinner". "Dinner" also won Best Classic Film.
"Tyler - Medical Unbelief", a documentary about the largest brain infection in modern medical history won Best Documentary.
Costume Design and Makeup and Hair-styling both went to "Stirrat".
"Joy" won Best Original Score, with the soundtrack composed by Timmothy Urahano. The movie also was awarded Best Musical.
The superhero film "Captain Zian" was awarded Best Animated Film.