Sunday, June 7th marked the inauguration of the Viewer’s Choice Award winner for the 2009 REAL LIFE Film Festival du cinéma C’EST LA VIE, a new film event that took place June 5th-7th, 2009 in Sudbury, Ontario.

Organized by La Porte des Eaux / The Water Gate, this festival featured more than 15 award-winning films, shorts and documentaries. These unique gems surprised and delighted guests of all ages.

“The REAL LIFE Film Festival has brought a collection of faith-based, inspirational, family-friendly and engaging films to Sudbury,” commented Lina Madore, Director of La Porte des Eaux. “From the quality of films, to the guest professional musician emcees, to the outstanding community and business support – this event surpassed our expectations.

Throughout the weekend, cinephiles tracked their favourites and by Sunday, June 7th, the votes were tabulated, culminating in the selection of the 2009 Viewer’s Choice Award recipient: Faith Like Potatoes. This South African film is winner of many international awards, including the winner of Best Supporting Actor and Best Editing (Golden Horn 06), the Golden Ten Award, Feature Fiction (Mumbai International FICTS Festival), and People’s Choice Award (SABAOTH International Film Festival).

The runner up film was Bella, the REAL LIFE Film Festival Gala feature film, and winner of the Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award.

Third place was Fireproof, winner of Best Feature Film (San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival), $100,000 Epiphany Prize (17th Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala), and Best Drama (The Dove Foundation’s Crystal Seal Awards).

Based on the success of this event, Madore is already making plans for 2010. “We have received tremendous positive feedback, and know that the time is right, not just for Sudbury, but for Canada. There is a need, and even a voiced demand, for faith-based, inspirational and family-friendly films. The REAL LIFE Film Festival could be just the vehicle to answer that call.”

More information about the film festival is available at www.sudburycinema.com.

Faith Like Potatoes and Fireproof, the no. 1 selling DVD at Christian retail, are available now at your local Canadian Christian retailer.

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