The prize consists of a cash award that will be presented to the director of the work, as selected by a joint vote of the Festival jury and audiences. Nineteen short and medium-length works are eligible for this prize. I especially wish to emphasize the originality of Acadian culture, which is winning renown in film as well as television.
Acadian voices make a dynamic contribution to the world's cultural heritage.
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