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Friday, December 15, 2006

Khavn's "Rugby Boyz" wins @ Toronto Asian Filmfest

KHAVN'S "RUGBY BOYZ" WINS AT TORONTO ASIAN FILMFEST

Khavn's "Rugby Boyz" (Philippines) has just won in the
10th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
held last November 15-19, 2006. Khavn received the
Special Mention Award for Documentary, presented by
the National Film Board (NFB) of Canada. The jury was
composed of Cameron Bailey (writer, broadcaster and
film programmer), Ann Marie Fleming (filmmaker, writer
and artist), and Brenda Longfellow (filmmaker, writer
and film theorist).

"Rugby Boyz" begins with Filipino boys playing a game
of rugby football in the slums. Running, laughing and
tackling, these boys demonstrate that even in the most
desperate of conditions, youth will find the will to
live. Taking us through their day, the filmmaker
reveals more of their adventures. Watching them at the
karaoke bar and swimming hole, we can only begin to
realize the complexity of their situations.

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is
a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and
work from the Asian diaspora. Works include films and
videos by East and Southeast Asian artist in Canada,
the U.S., Asia and all over the world. Reel Asian has
been named Toronto’s Best Small Festival by NOW
Magazine: “(Reel Asian) strikes the best balance
between cutting edge and community. Strong programming
and deep roots attract a super-hyphenated tribe.”

The other award winners are:
@Wallace Most Innovative Film or Video Production
Award
Winner: LAST BOY LAST GIRL, by Yuki Hayashi (Japan)
Special Mention: PORTRAITS ON A BLUSTERY DAY, by Howie
Shia (Canada)

TSV Artistic Vision Award for Best Local Short Film
Winner: DAN CARTER, by Alison S.M. Kobayashi (Canada)

NFB Best Documentary Award
Winner: UMMA, by Hohyun Joung (Canada/Korea)

NOW magazine's AUDIENCE FAVOURITE Award
Winner: JOURNEY FROM THE FALL, by Ham Tran (USA)

Links:
http://reelasian.com/awards.php
http://www.reelasian.com/film-preview.php?film_id=153
www.kamiasroad.com/khavn

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