FascinAsian Film Festival recognizes outstanding work by Asian filmmakers of the North American diaspora. The winners of these awards, selected by our jury of film and related industry professionals, represent the best in emerging Asian filmmakers, telling impactful stories that resonate universally.
Award for the Best Prairie Short Film, WINNER… Mansanas, Erin Hembrador
Sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada
Award for the Best Canadian Short Film, WINNER… Container, Erin Hembrador & Quan Luong
Sponsored by I.A.T.S.E. Local 212
Award for the Best International Short Film, WINNER… Rising Lotus, Gurinder J. Singh
Sponsored by IATSE 856 Manitoba
Award for *The Building Bridges, WINNER… Other, Samantha Jean & Mandie Cheung
Presented in partnership with the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba
*The Building Bridges Award is given to the film that best exemplifies the characteristics of cultural understanding and social empathy.