Registration for the 2013 Youth Jury is now closed. Please register for 2014 (Dates and times TBA). We encourage those interested to attend the festival this year to see what its all about.
The Youth Jury program begins with a feature film screening, followed by a FREE Film Criticism workshop. To register please fill out this form and send a short review of any movie (50-100 words) to info@r2rfestival.org and stay connected by signing up for our newsletter located to the right of this page.
You can join one of our two youth juries: Junior Jury (for participants in Grades 4-7), or Senior Jury (for participants in Grades 8-12).
Jurors are expected to commit to the following schedule:
Short film screenings (prior to the Festival)
Saturday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, Mount Pleasant Branch, Vancouver Public Library, 1 Kingsway (between 7th & 8th Ave), as follows:
Junior Jury: (Grades 4-7): 12:00-2:15
Senior Jury: (Grades 8-12): 2:45-5:00
Feature film screenings (during the Festival)
April 12, 13, & 14, Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street
Junior and Senior Jury: screening times TBA
Awards Presentation
Thursday, April 18 (evening), Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street
Junior and Senior Jury: screening times TBA
Jury members will…
- Attend Reel 2 Real with free admission to films;
- Judge every eligible film;
- Watch the films in special jury seats;
- Choose a winning film and provide reasons for the choice;
- Come to a firm and fair decision in full co-operation with other jury members;
- Represent the Festival professionally in any and all media appearances;
- Enjoy popcorn and drinks; and
- Have fun!
What jurors say about the youth jury experience
We had a great time and the experience was unique and fun. I learned how to analyze films in a thorough, in-depth manner that now makes watching films even more enjoyable. The jurors and organizers were unbelievably devoted and creative and I hope to be part of their jury next year! - Sophia Negrabee
Thank you so much for this amazing experience! I will definitely want to be on the senior jury next year. I had so much fun learning about film critique and giving out the awards. – Will Honcharuk
2012 Youth Jury Awards
Most Innovative Short Film (ages 9+)
A Tax on Bunny Rabbits, directed by Nathaniel Akin
Most Inspirational Short Film (ages 9+)
The Basketball Game, directed by Hart Snider
Most Innovative Short Film (ages 13+)
Luminaris, directed by Juan Pablo Zaramelia
Most Inspirational Short Film (ages 13+)
Parkdale, directed by Lisa Jackson
NFB Award for Best Animated Short
Wild Life, directed by Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby
Youth Jury Award for Best Picture (ages 9+)
The Magicians, directed by Joram Lürsen
Youth Jury Award for Best Picture (ages 13+)
Lost in Africa, directed by Vibeke Muasya
2012 Adult Jury Awards
Best Picture
Colorful, directed by Keiichi Hara
The Edith Lando Peace Prize
Colors of the Mountain, by Carlos César Arbeláez.The Edith Lando Peace Prize offers a $500 cash award for the film that utilizes the power of the motion picture to further the goal of social justice and peace.
2011 Youth Jury Awards
Youth Jury (ages 8+) Best Picture
Eep!, by Lemming Films (Netherlands)
Youth Jury (ages 13+) Best Documentary
The First Movie, directed by Mark Cousins (Canada/ United Kingdom/ Iraq)
National Film Board of Canada Award for Best Animated Film (all ages)
I Was the Child of Holocaust Survivors, directed by Ann Marie Fleming (Canada)
Most Inspirational Short Film (ages 8+)
Missile Crisis, directed by Jaye Davidson (United States)
Most Innovative Short Film (ages 8+)
The Gidji, directed by Pat Herford (Australia)
Most Inspirational Short Film (ages 13+)
Cry Rock, directed by Banchi Hanuse (Canada)
Most Innovative Short Film (ages 13+)
The Formation of Clouds, directed by Marie-Hélène Turcotte (Canada)
Honorary Mention
Flawed, directed by Andrea Dorfman (Canada)
2011 Adult Jury Awards
The adult jury consisted of filmmaker Ileana Pietrobruno, elementary school teacher Jen Hong, and filmmaker and Emily Carr University of Art and Design student Ken Tsui.
Best Picture
7, or Why I Exist, directed by Antje Starost, Hans Helmut Grotjahn (Germany)
Edith Lando Peace Prize
One Big Hapa Family, directed by Jeff Chiba Stearns (Canada)
