The five finalists and their projects are:

Jane Hancock,  Divide and Concur
Jem Garrard, Unit Bryan
Maja Aro, Hoods
Reem Morsi, Show and Tell
Shannon Kohli, A Spy’s Last Night

Now in its ninth cycle, the MPPIA Short Film Award provides one filmmaker with an opportunity to further develop his/her directing career by realizing a unique creative vision. The Award recognizes and celebrates the contribution of film and television to the Province of British Columbia.

For more details on the event, visit the Whistler Film Festival website.