TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas poses for a photo after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas poses for a photo after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas reacts after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas speaks at the podium after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas reacts after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas listens to his introduction as it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas reacts after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas poses for a photo after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Winners Photocall

TIFF - Winners Photocall

Director Henri Pardoas poses for a photo after it is announced that his film 'Kanaval' won the Amplify Voices Award - Best BIPOC Canadian Feature, at the Toronto International Film Festival Awards Breakfast, in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, September 17, 2023. His film also received an honourable mention in the Best Canadian Feature Film Award category. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM