2016 Announcement

OCTOBER 7, 2015

PRISM PRIZE RETURNS FOR YEAR FOUR Introduces Top 20 • Grand Prize Doubled to $10,000

The Prism Prize returns for the fourth consecutive year to announce the Grand Prize for Best Canadian Music Video of the Year will be doubled to $10,000!   Traditionally held in March, the Prism Prize Awards Presentation will move to Sunday, May 15, 2016 once again held at TIFF Bell Lightbox. This move is prompted by the introduction of the first-ever Prism Prize Top 20, which will allow for further recognition of deserving Canadian videos, filmmakers, and artists.   "2015 has been the strongest year for Canadian music videos ever. We are happy to spotlight 20 amazing videos, before announcing our Top Ten,” says Louis Calabro, Prism Prize Director. "The support Prism Prize has received from industry partners and the public for the past four years is another sign of Canadians being at the top of their game in the music and media arts environment.”   The Prism Prize will announce the Top 20 on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, while the Top Ten will be announced on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, followed by the Prism Prize Screening and Awards Presentation on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at TIFF Bell Lightbox.   The Prism Prize Screening and Awards Presentation will include a screening of the Top Ten videos, and award presentations including: the Special Achievement Award (presented by NewCanadianMusic.ca) for artistic achievements and exceptional contribution to music video art; the Arthur Lipsett Award for innovative and unique approaches to music video art; the Audience Award (presented by Noisey Canada); and the Grand Prize for Best Canadian Music Video of the Year.   All Prism Prize Award recipients, including the Grand Prize, Audience Award, Prism Prize Special Achievement Award and the Arthur Lipsett Award, will receive $2000 vouchers from William F. White for production equipment rentals, and an exclusive gift bag from MAC Cosmetics.   The Grand Prize is decided by a jury of over 120 Canadian music, film and media arts professionals. Videos are judged on originality, creativity, style, innovation and effective execution. Any Canadian music video, as defined by the CRTC, released between January 1 and December 31, 2015 may be considered for entry.   Past Prism Prize winners for Best Canadian Music Video of the Year include Noah Pink for Rich Aucoin’s Brian Wilson is A.L.i.V.E (2013), Emily Kai Bock for Arcade Fire's Afterlife (2014), and Chad VanGaalen for Timber Timbre's Beat The Drum Slowly (2015).   Prism Prize is proud to host a comprehensive resource for music fans to watch the best Canadian music videos all in one place. Videos and news from Canada’s music video community are available throughout the year at www.prismprize.com.

Top Ten Announcement

February 10, 2015

Short-List Announcement For Best Canadian Music Video of 2014 THE PRISM PRIZE TOP TEN

The Prism Prize is thrilled to announce the Top Ten Best Canadian Music Videos of 2014, as voted by a jury of more than 120 industry professionals from the worlds of music, film, broadcast and web media. After viewing hundreds of music videos released in 2014, jurors selected the Prism Prize Top Ten based on originality, creativity, style, innovation and effective execution.

The jury will vote once more to determine the Prism Prize winner, who will receive a $5,000 Grand Prize at the Awards Presentation on March 29, 2015 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. For the first time ever the Prism Prize Awards Presentation will be open to the public. Tickets are available at www.prismprize.com/tickets

In addition to the Grand Prize announcement, the Prism Prize Awards Presentation will include a screening of the Top Ten videos, sponsored by MuchFACT; and presentation of the Audience Choice Award, Presented by Noisey Canada; the Prism Prize Special Achievement Award for artistic achievements and exceptional contribution to music  video art on a world stage; and the Arthur Lipsett Award, Presented by Art Works Art School, for innovative and unique approaches to music video art.

THE 2015 PRISM PRIZE TOP TEN (in alphabetical order, by director name):

The New Pornographers - Dancehall Domine (Directors: Scott Cudmore and Michael LeBlanc) PUP - Guilt Trip (Directors: Chandler Levack and Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux) Fur Trade - Same Temptation (Director: Kheaven Lewandowski) Rich Aucoin - Yelling in Sleep (Director: Joel Mackenzie) Ryan Hemsworth - Snow in Newark (Director: Martin C. Pariseau) Kandle - Not Up to Me (Director: Natalie Rae Robison) Kevin Drew - You in Your Were (Director: Samir Rehem) Odonis Odonis - Order in the Court (Director: Lee Stringle) Chad VanGaalen - Monster (Director: Chad VanGaalen) Timber Timbre - Beat the Drum Slowly (Director: Chad VanGaalen)

The Prism Prize Top Ten videos are live here at www.prismprize.com, where fans can watch and vote on who will take home this year’s Audience Award.

Past Prism Prize winners for Best Canadian Music Video of the Year include Noah Pink for Rich Aucoin’s Brian Wilson is A.L.i.V.E (2012) and Emily Kai Bock for Arcade Fire's Afterlife (2013).

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Prism Returns For Year Three

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

PRISM PRIZE RETURNS FOR YEAR THREE

$5,000 to be awarded to the Best Canadian Music Video of 2014

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The Prism Prize returns for the third consecutive year to honour the Best Canadian Music Video released in the 2014 calendar year. The Prism Prize Top Ten will be announced Tuesday, February 10, 2015, followed by the Prism Prize Awards Presentation on Sunday, March 29 at TIFF Bell Lightbox.   Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, January 21, 2015. For the first time ever the Prism Prize Awards Presentation will be open to the public, and will include a screening of the Top Ten videos at TIFF Bell Lightbox. In addition to the Top Ten screening, several awards will be presented, including the Special Achievement Award for artistic achievements and exceptional contribution to music video art, the Arthur Lipsett Award for innovative and unique approaches to music video art, the Audience Award, and the Grand Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video of the Year featuring the Prism Prize trophy and a cash reward of $5000. Past Prism Prize winners for Best Canadian Music Video of the Year include Noah Pink for Rich Aucoin’s Brian Wilson is A.L.i.V.E (2013) and Emily Kai Bock for Arcade Fire’s Afterlife (2014).   The Prism Prize jury, comprised of over 120 Canadian industry professionals from the music, film and media worlds, has begun the process of sifting through hundreds of eligible clips. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity, style, innovation and effective execution. Any Canadian music video, as defined by the CRTC, released between January 1 and December 31, 2014 may be considered for entry. Included on the jury are: Stuart Berman (Pitchfork), Carl Wilson (Slate), Bruce LaBruce (Filmmaker), Ben Rayner (Toronto Star), Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre (Filmmaker), Max Mertens (Rolling Stone), Sarah Millman (Video artist/designer), Theodore Ushev (Animator), and many more. For the complete list of jurors, please visit prismprize.com/jury. Prism Prize is proud to host a comprehensive resource for music fans to watch the best Canadian music videos all in one place. Videos and news from Canada’s music video community are available throughout the year at www.prismprize.com.   Prism Prize is happy to welcome Slaight Music as a Lead Sponsor, joining a remarkable cast of supporters, including FACTOR, Art Works Art School, Yangaroo, and Exclaim! Prism Prize acknowledges the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.   www.prismprize.com • @prismprize • www.facebook.com/prismprize Media Contact: FLIP Publicity & Promotions Inc., 416.533.7710 @FLIP_Publicity Damien Nelson, damien@flip-publicity.com