ReelWorld Honours Seven Individuals Who Inspire Us (and Others) to Strive
 

Toronto, Ontario (February 21, 2014) – Do the same characteristics that inspires us, inspire you?  When selecting Trailblazer and Visionary Award recipients we look for people who have recognized their path and followed it without wavering.  We seek out excellence and thought leaders who are on the forefront, prompting others to naturally follow. This year’s 2014 Trailblazers and the Visionary Award recipient pushes our expectations even further. We are honouring on-air talents and behind-the-scenes artists who are pushing the Arts beyond the traditional. 

“These individuals have managed to navigate around the challenges of our industry, using their unique talents, and creating artistry that is compelling, relevant and impactful. Congratulations to you all!” said Tonya Williams, Founder and Executive Director of ReelWorld Film Festival.

About the 2014 ReelWorld Award recipients: 

 Ana Serrano is the 2014 Visionary Award recipient. An international leader in digital media, Serrano drives good storytelling forward at the same time she is manipulating and pioneering digital media to tell stories better. Read more

 Roy T. Anderson, who in addition to writing, directing and producing Akwantu: the Journey, has amassed more than 400 credits as a stuntman on blockbuster films The Dark Knight Rises, Bourne Ultimatum, and Wolf of Wall Street. Read more

 Ins Choi, an award-winning playwright and actor has won the hearts of audiences across Canada and inspired younger artists of colour while challenging conventional stereotypes about Asian Canadians. Read more

 Waawaate Fobister is an Aboriginal Canadian playwright, actor, dancer, producer, and writer. His storytelling challenges stereotypes related to sexuality within Aboriginal communities. Read more

 Sangita Patel, Entertainment Reporter, ET Canada. Read more

 Kim Roberts is an actress with more than 200 credits. She has appeared in Lucky 7, Being Erica, Dawn of the Dead,  Rookie Blue, Blue Bloods, Suits, Lost Girl, and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Read more

 Ellen Wong takes on strong female roles that expand the way women are perceived. Her many credits include a starring role in ReelWorld's award-winning short Silent Cargo, earning her an ACTRA Award nomination for Best Performance by a Female Lead. Read more

The Trailblazer and Visionary Awards will be presented at ReelWorld’s Brunch With Brilliance held at Famous Players Canada Square on April 6, 2014. 

The ReelWorld Film Festival screens dramas, documentaries, shorts and music videos by emerging and establishing artists who view the world from a variety of perspectives. Founded in 2001 by Actress Tonya Williams, ReelWorld has become a game-changer in the industry, helping racially diverse talent find their niche and exercise their entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to slating films that answer audience demands to include more than 50% Canadian content, the ReelWorld Film Festival is among the leaders in offering professional development activities for talent who are focussed on lifelong Arts careers. Key sponsors include: TD Bank Group, Telefilm Canada, NBCUniversal Canada, Global Toronto, Wired Messenger Inc., Pierre Laurent, DJ Woods and Cineplex Entertainment LP. Early bird festival passes on sale now at www.reelworld.ca. The ReelWorld Film Festival runs from April 2 to 6, 2014 in Toronto and April 11 to 13, 2014 in Markham.

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