Presented by MPPIA and Creative BC, the prize was awarded to Ana De Lara (BC) for GOOD GIRLS DON’T.
The award consists of a $10,000 cash award from MPPIA, a $5,000 cash award from Creative BC, plus in-kind production services up to $100,000 for a short film project to be completed within one year after receiving the Award. The completed project will premiere at the 2017 Whistler Film Festival.