Dianne Whelan’s “500 Days in the Wild” Clinches 2023 Whistler Film Festival Audience Award

19 December 2023 | Source

"500 Days in the Wild" by Dianne Whelan wins the 2023 Whistler Film Festival Audience Award. This Paramount+ Original documentary, following Whelan's 24,000-kilometer journey on the Trans Canada Trail, captivated audiences with its adventure and ecological pilgrimage. The film, encouraging a deeper connection to the land, emerged as the most beloved choice among festival-goers.

Dianne Whelan's captivating documentary, "500 Days in the Wild," emerges victorious as the recipient of the 2023 Whistler Film Festival Audience Award. The film, having its World Premiere at the festival, narrates Whelan's remarkable six-year, 24,000-kilometer journey on the Trans Canada Trail—a tale of adventure, personal reflections, and ecological pilgrimage. Celebrated for its stunning footage and inspiring narrative, the documentary encourages a profound connection to the land and its people. Whelan expresses gratitude, stating, "We are honored and delighted to receive this Audience Award," looking forward to sharing the film's impact with broader audiences in the coming year. The film's win reflects its resonance with viewers, marking it as the most beloved choice among festival-goers.