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Akashi Shines: Yoshida Dominates Whistler Film Fest
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mayumi Yoshida's drama 'Akashi' swept multiple awards at the Whistler Film Festival.
- Yoshida won best Canadian feature, best actor, and best B.C. director.
- The film 'Akashi' follows a Vancouver artist's return to Tokyo and discovery of family secrets.
Mayumi Yoshida's acclaimed drama "Akashi" achieved significant recognition at the Whistler Film Festival, securing numerous prestigious awards. The film's compelling narrative, which centers on a Vancouver-based artist exploring her heritage and family secrets during a trip to Tokyo, resonated deeply with festival juries and audiences alike.
Yoshida herself was a standout winner, taking home awards for best Canadian feature in the Borsos competition, best actor, and best B.C. director. She also received the Haebler Award for best feature, expressing gratitude and inspiration for the recognition. The film's visual artistry was also celebrated, with Jaryl Lim earning the best cinematography prize.
"Akashi" has previously garnered attention, having won the best first feature film prize at the Reel Asian Film Festival and the audience award at the Vancouver Film Festival. This latest sweep at Whistler solidifies its position as a significant work in Canadian cinema.
