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The Summit Award, decided by jury of artists and industry leaders, was handed out in a ceremony Wednesday evening.

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The Abenaki director香蕉视频直播檚 film follows the daily lives of children and teens from different Indigenous nations.

Filipina-Canadian director Thea Loo香蕉视频直播檚 香蕉视频直播淚nay (Mama),香蕉视频直播� a documentary about the emotional repercussions of Canada香蕉视频直播檚 live-in caregiver program, won the $10,000 Arbutus Award for best B.C. film. Loo will also receive a $15,000 post-production services credit.

VIFF runs until Sunday and the VIFF Audience Awards will be announced the following day.

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