Sasha Duncan Wins Top Honor at 2023 MPPIA Pitch Competition During Whistler Film Festival
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Director Sasha Duncan emerges victorious at the 2023 MPPIA Pitch Competition during the Whistler Film Festival. Her winning pitch for the short film "easybake" impressed the jury with its blend of humor, truth, and horror, tackling the poignant theme of the perfect body's tragic futility. The MPPIA Short Film Award provides Duncan with cash prizes and production services to bring her vision to life, premiering at the 2024 Whistler Film Festival.The Whistler Film Festival announces the triumph of director Sasha Duncan in the 2023 MPPIA Pitch Competition. Her compelling pitch for the short film "easybake" secured the prestigious MPPIA Short Film Award. The esteemed jury, including Kim Albright, Fawzia Mirza, and Josh Epstein, commended Duncan for her crystal-clear vision, combining humor, truth, and horror to explore the tragic futility of the perfect body. The competition, a highlight of the festival, featured five talented BC directors vying for the coveted award. Duncan's success earns her a $10,000 cash prize from MPPIA, a $5,000 cash award from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, and in-kind production services up to $100,000. The completed project, set to premiere at the 2024 Whistler Film Festival, adds another chapter to the festival's commitment to fostering emerging filmmakers and celebrating creative excellence.
