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Canadian Documentary Film " Steadfast : The Messenger and The Message "
Screened at Cannes Film Festival ' s Marche du Film
Canadian documentary film “ Steadfast : The Messenger And The Message ” was screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival ’ s Marche du Film . The film was shown at the Pavillon Afriques on May 20 , 2023 and was attended by the film ’ s director , Fahim Hamid Ali , scriptwriter Majid Kazmi , producer Valerie Augustine , voice over artist Sheila Walsh , and actress Nawa Nicole Simon . The Hon . Dr . Jean Augustine , who is the subject of the film , accompanied the cast and crew to the Cannes Film Festival .
The group made their way to the French Riviera as part of the Canadian delegation under the auspices of African Women Acting ( AWA ), a renowned organization dedicated to promoting and preserving African cultural arts in Ontario . AWA encompasses various artistic modalities , ranging from vocal and instrumental music , theatre , dance , visual arts , spoken word , to storytelling and poetry , all of which represent a diverse tapestry of African cultural heritage . The delegation comprising the cast and crew of Steadfast made an indelible mark on the international film scene , while championing the values of inclusivity and diversity at the same time . The film received standing ovation from the audience that included film makers , producers , directors and film critics present on the occasion .
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