From Sabrina Furminger of Westender:

Link: B.C. film biz celebrates indie and service work a Leo Awards red carpet gala
If you needed a reminder that the British Columbia film and television industry is both a top-tier service provider and rich with boundary-pushing independent filmmakers, you got it at the 2017 Leo Awards red carpet gala.

Now in its 19^th year, the Leo Awards recognize achievements in the BC screen scene. 113 Leos were handed out this year over three ceremonies and two weekends, culminating on Sunday with the annual Red Carpet Gala, held in a cavernous ballroom in the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Actor and comedian Peter Kelamis (Beyond) presided over the event, which saw trophies handed out to cast and crew from independent motion pictures, locally shot American and Canadian television series, and narrative short films. Continue reading. 

From Sabrina Furminger of Westender:

Link: Documentary Avenues of Escape the big winner at Leo Awards Night #2
Now in its 19th year, the Leo Awards recognize artistic achievements in locally produced film and television projects. 113 awards are handed out over three nights in ballrooms at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver; Saturday’s event was hosted by veteran actors Paul McGillion (Stargate Atlantis) and Veena Sood (Battlestar Galactica), and included a video montage celebrating the artistry of cinematographers, musical performances by Red Heartbreaker, Eli Bennett and EB Funk, and awards handed out to composers, cinematographers, editors, directors, producers, actors, and musicians working in an array of film and television productions. Continue reading.