The 79th annual Yorkton Film Festival in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, will conclude on Sunday, May 24, with its signature awards ceremony taking place Saturday, May 23. Residents who are unable to attend the Golden Sheaf Awards Gala in person at the Gallagher Centre on Saturday, May 23, will be able to watch the event via a live stream.
The ceremony, which honours the best in film, is available for online viewing beginning at 8:00 PM. Those interested in watching can access the broadcast through AccessNow TV or the festival’s official website.
This year’s festival, which holds the title of North America’s longest-running film festival, saw 300 entries submitted. From those entries, 110 nominations were selected across 27 different categories. According to festival Executive Director Randy Goulden, the event relies on a team of 149 volunteers who dedicated 2,699 hours to reviewing the submissions.
The festival serves as a hub for industry talent, drawing 200 visiting filmmakers to the community. Officials note that 85 percent of these visitors are travelling from outside Saskatchewan to participate in the festivities.
