The MITY Awards
The MADE IN THE YUKON ( MITY ) award is designed to honour and enable Yukon artists . It provides tangible benefits to Yukon filmmakers , allowing them to further their craft . The awards themselves are sculpted by Dawson City artist Veronica Verkley .
MITY PROFESSIONAL AWARD
$ 2000 cash ( KIAC and Newmont Coffee ) $ 1000 grip rental package ( SPYA ) $ 500 services from the Yukon Film Society or KIAC Screening at the 2022 Tromsø International Film Festival
MITY EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
The MITY Emerging Artist Award is open to filmmakers who have made 3 films or less . $ 1000 cash ( KIAC and Newmont Coffee ) $ 500 services from the Yukon Film Society or KIAC
MITY YOUTH AWARD
$ 200 cash ( sponsored by Red Snapper Films )
THE LODESTAR AWARD ( BEST FILM FROM AWAY )
The Lodestar Award is given to the best Canadian or International film from outside the Yukon which exemplifies the guiding principles of the art of independent short film / video making — freedom of expression , authenticity , exemplary artistry despite limitations , and clarity of vision .
YUKON BREWING AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
( Chosen by audience ballot ; all films eligible ) $ 250 cash ( sponsored by Yukon Brewing )
DCISFF TRAILER CONTEST
$ 150 cash ( sponsored by Hootalinqua Motion Pictures Inc .)
AWARD SPONSORS
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