Film and Theatre

168. Best local film 2023-2024

  1. A Sobering Story - Ryan La Via

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    A Sobering Story chronicles the harsh realities of substance abuse within Thunder Bay, exploring the global crisis through the lens of our city. Rather than sensationalize the subject matter, Ryan La Via and crew allow current and past substance users and their family members to tell their own stories through powerful and candid interviews. Also featuring interviews with frontline workers like doctors, health-care providers, social workers, and police, A Sobering Story highlights the scarcity of resources, breaks down stigmas, and helps audiences foster compassion for those struggling with addiction.
    -Adrian Lysenko

  2. Kam Theatre Lab: The Old Same Story - Paula Thiessen

  3. The Best Man’s Speech - Jennifer Weller

169. Best film director 2023-2024

  1. Ryan La Via

  2. Ryan Hill

  3. (Tie) Kelly Saxberg 

    (Tie) Tony McGuire

170. Best local film 2023-2024

  1. Terror in the Bay Film Festival

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  2. Banff Mountain Film Festival

  3. Vox Popular Media Arts Festival*

171. Best theatre production 2023-2024

  1. Chicago the Musical  - Applauze Productions

  2. 9 to 5 - The TBSO with Badanai Theatre Co.

  3. Romeo and Juliet - Magnus Theatre

172. Best theatre director

  1. Julie MacCoy

  2. Candi Badanai

  3. Spencer Hari

173. Best theatre troupe

  1. Cambrian Players

  2. Badanai Theatre*

  3. (Tie) All the DAZE Productions

    (Tie) Magnus Theatre

174. Best theatre troupe

  1. Spencer Hari*

  2. Hudson Morash

  3. Maranda Dumas

175. Best new event 2023-2024

  1. Good Harvest Farmer's Market

  2. Candlelight Concerts

  3. Thunder Bay Witches Walk

176. Best festival

  1. Wake the Giant*

    2. Shannon Lepere 00

  2. Country on the Bay

  3. BrewHa!

177. Best free event

  1. Thunder Bay Buskers Festival

  2. Craft Revival

  3. (Tie) Live on the Waterfront*

    (Tie) Thunder Pride

178. Best family-friendly event

  1. Thunder Bay Buskers Festival*

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  2. Teddy Bears Picnic

  3. Wake the Giant Music Festival

179. Best question we forgot to ask

  1. Best chiropractor

  2. Best winter activity

  3. Best line cook

*2023 winner