CMPA unveils 2018 Indiescreen Award winners

TORONTO - The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) announced the winners of the 2018 CMPA Indiescreen Awards in an afternoon ceremony Thursday that marked the opening of the annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).Established in 2005, the CMPA Indiescreen Awards recognize producers whose vision and entrepreneurship demonstrate a commitment and passion for producing Canadian feature films. Producers must have a film selected for screening at TIFF in order to be eligible for nomination. The winner of the Established Producer Award receives $10,000 and the winner of the newly dedicated Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award receives $5,000.Simone Urdl and Jennifer Weiss (The Film Farm)...