News & Events
July 26, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows wins Best International Film at the Okanagan International Film Festival» view
July 15, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows is coming to Ireland and the UK! High Fliers Films will be releasing the film in theatres before the end of the year. Keep an eye on local listings for more details or check out High Fliers' website here» view
June 6, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows takes home the Leo Award for Best Screenwriting in a feature length drama. Congratulations to writers Vic Sarin, Catherine Spear & Dennis Foon! For a complete list of winners» view
June 3, 2010
Catch A Shine Of Rainbows at the Berkshire International Film Festival in Massachusetts this Saturday and Sunday. See festival website for details» view
May 3, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows is nominated for 6 Leo Awards including Best Feature Length Drama » view
May 1, 2010
Congratulations to John Bell who was awarded the Jury Prize for Best Actor for his work in A Shine Of Rainbows at the Newport Beach Film Festival
April 30, 2010
A Shine of Rainbows opens in Indianapolis at the Keystone Art Theater, Nashville at the Regal Greenhills and the Carmike Thoroughbred and Irvine at the Regal Westpark. Check local listings for showtimes.
April 23, 2010
A Shine of Rainbows opens in Chicago at the AMC Pipers Alley 4, Landmark Renaissance Highland Park, Regal Lincolnshire 20 & AMC South Barrington 30. Check local listings for showtimes.
April 17, 2010
Special East Coast Premiere Engagement of A Shine Of Rainbows April 17, 18, 24, 25 at the IFC Center NY » view
April 15, 2010
Premiere benefit screening with Aidan Quinn benefitting the American Ireland Fund & The International Children's Media Center. For tickets click "view" to visit the website » view
April 9, 2010
A Shine of Rainbows is coming to theatres in Canada on April 9th!
Check local listings for showtimes.
March 27, 2010
Congratulations to Vic Sarin for being awarded the prestigious Kodak New Century Award. » view
March 1, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows wins the Director's Choice Award for Best International Film at the Sedona Film Festival.
February 22, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows is nominated for a WGC Screenwriting award for Best Feature Film. » view
January 11, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows is nominated for Best Original Score by the Irish Film & Television Awards. The award ceremony will be held on Saturday February 20th in Dublin. » view
January 4, 2010
A Shine Of Rainbows is nominated for Best BC Film by Vancouver film critics. Awards to be announced at the awards ceremony on Monday January 11th. » view
December 18, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows receives the prestigious Truly Moving Picture Award, an honor which
"recognizes and honors filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for positive values of life". » view
December 12, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows receives a Special Mention for "brilliant acting and a touching message" at the Ale Kino! Film Festival in Poland.
December 5, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows takes home the Children's Jury Award for Best Feature Film at the Belfast Cinemagic Film Festival.
November 1, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows is awarded first prize at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival - Children's Jury- English Language Feature Film.
October 24, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows wins the Audience Choice Award for Best Dramatic Feature at the Heartland Film Festival.
October 2, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows opens the Vancouver Film Festival to rave audience reviews.
The Vancouver Sun on A Shine Of Rainbows » view
Director Vic Sarin on A Shine Of Rainbows in The Globe And Mail » view
September 30, 2009
Connie Nielsen on A Shine Of Rainbows in The Vancouver Province
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September 12, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows had its North American Premiere to rave audience reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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September 10, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows in the Vancouver Province » view
A Shine Of Rainbows on the CBC » view
September 10, 2009
A Shine of Rainbows screens as an official selection at the Chinese International Children's Film Festival
September 9, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows is selected to open the Vancouver International Film Festival. Screening and Opening Gala- Thursday October 1st. www.viff.org
September 4, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows is invited to screen as an Official Selection at the Times BFI London Film Festival October 14-29. www.bfi.org.uk
September 4, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows will screen at the largest children's film festival in North America- the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, October 22 -November 1, 2009. www.cicff.org
June 3, 2009
A Shine Of Rainbows takes home the Audience Choice Award at the Ibiza International Film Festival. www.ibizaiff.org