feature film
A Shine Of Rainbows
synopsis
A lonely orphan's life is transformed by an extraordinary woman who teaches him to conquer grief and discover the magic in nature and himself.
Festivals & Awards
Press:
Toronto International Film Festival, Canada, 2009
Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival, Norway, 2009
International Film Festival for Children & Youth, Zlin, Czech Repl., 2009
Ibiza International Film Festival, Spain, 2009
Winner, Audience Choice Award
Shanghai International Film Festival, China, 2009
Munich Film Festival, Germany, 2009
Vladivostok International Film Festival, Russia, 2009
China International Children’s Film Festival, 2009
Atlanta Film Festival, Canada, 2009
Warsaw International Film Festival, Poland, 2009
Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada, 2009
Opening Gala Presentation
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, USA, 2009
First Prize, Children’s Jury, English Language Feature Film
Heartland Film Festival, USA, 2009
Robert Ebert
“A feel good movie...a heart-tugger”
The Toronto Star
“Superior family fare”
Variety
“Irresistibly good-natured. Fine performances from Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn and, as young Tomas, newcomer John Bell, who bears a strong resemblance to the Macaulay Culkin of “Home Alone.”
Tina Pehme, Kim Roberts, James Flynn
producers
Vic Sarin & Catherine Spear, Dennis Foon
WRITers
DIRECTOR
Drama
genre
Winner, Audience Award
London Film Festival, UK, 2009
International Children’s Film Festival of Cyprus, 2009
Tallinn Black Nights ‘Just Film’ Festival, Estonia, 2009
Cinemagic Film Festival, Belfast, 2009
1st Prize, Children’s Jury Award for Best English-Language Feature
International Film Festival of India, 2009
International Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino!, Poland, 2009
Special Mention, Children’s Jury Award for Best Feature Film
USA Film Festival, Dallas, 2010
Victoria International Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Best Canadian Feature Film
Portland International Film Festival, 2010
Sedona International Film Festival, USA, 2010
Winner, Director’s Choice Award
BAM! Kids Film Festival, Brooklyn NY, 2010
Cleveland International Film Festival, 2010
Vail Film Festival, 2010
Opening Gala Presentation
Newport Beach Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Jury Prize for Best Actor - John Bell
Berkshire International Film Festival, 2010
Okanagan Film Festival, 2010
Winner, Best International Feature
Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival, 2010
Milwaukee Film Festival, 2010
LA Irish Film Festival October, 2010
Boston Irish Film Festival Special Screening, 2010
Town Of Bel Air Film Festival, 2010
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (USA)
E1 Entertainment (Canada)
E1 International (ROW)
Freestyle Releasing (US)
Fox Home Entertainment (US)
Kosh Media (Germany)
Metrodome (UK)
Movie Mix (UK)
Seville Pictures (Canada)
Turtles Crossing (USA)
Sales & distribution
Dove Foundation Seal Of Approval
Truly Moving Picture Award
2010 Leo Awards: Nominated for Best Feature Length Drama, Best Director, Best Screenwriting, Best Cinematography, Best Picture Editing, Best Sound Editing
Winner, Best Screenwriting in a feature length drama: Vic Sarin, Catherine Spear & Dennis Foon
2010 Writers Guild Of Canada (WGC) Screenwriting Awards Finalist
awards, nominations & certifications
Astral Media
Harold Greenberg Fund
Corus
Irish Film Board
Octagon Films
Seville
Shaw Rocket Fund
Telefilm Canada
World 2000 Entertainment Ltd
PROJECT PARTNERS
David Reckziegel, John Hamilton, Morgan O'Sullivan, Laura Rister
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
STARRING
