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Matthew Rankin

Awards

Matthew Rankin

19 wins & 44 nominations

Annecy International Animated Film Festival

  • The Tesla World Light (2017)
    2017 Nominee Cristal
    • Best Short
    • The Tesla World Light
  • Mynarski Death Plummet (2014)
    2015 Nominee Cristal
    • Best Short
    • Mynarski Death Plummet

Berlin International Film Festival

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Teddy
    • Best Feature Film
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Winner FIPRESCI Prize
    • Forum
    • The Twentieth Century

Cannes Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner Directors' Fortnight Audience Award
    • Universal Language
  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee SACD Prize
    • Directors' Fortnight
    • Universal Language

Hamburg Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner Arthouse Cinema Award
    • Universal Language

Ghent International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Grand Prix
    • Best Film
    • Universal Language

Jutra Awards

  • Mynarski Death Plummet (2014)
    2015 Nominee Jutra
    • Best Live Action Short Film
    • Mynarski Death Plummet
    Shared with: Gabrielle Tougas-Fréchette
  • Tabula Rasa (2012)
    2012 Nominee Jutra
    • Best Live Action Short Film
    • Tabula Rasa

AFI Fest

  • Mynarski Death Plummet (2014)
    2015 Nominee Grand Jury Prize
    • Animated Short Film
    • Mynarski Death Plummet

Melbourne International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner Bright Horizons Award
    • Universal Language

Nashville Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Grand Jury Prize
    • Bridgestone Narrative Feature Competition
    • Universal Language

Philadelphia Film Festival

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2019 Nominee Archie Award
    • Best First Feature
    • The Twentieth Century
  • The Tesla World Light (2017)
    2017 Nominee Jury Award
    • Best Short Film
    • The Tesla World Light

St. Louis International Film Festival

  • Cattle Call (2008)
    2009 Winner Best Short Award
    • Best Short Short
    • Cattle Call
    Shared with: Mike Maryniuk

Stockholm Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Bronze Horse
    • Best Film
    • Universal Language

Sundance Film Festival

  • Mynarski Death Plummet (2014)
    2015 Nominee Short Film Grand Jury Prize
    • Mynarski Death Plummet
  • Negativipeg (2010)
    2011 Nominee Short Filmmaking Award
    • International
    • Negativipeg
  • Cattle Call (2008)
    2009 Nominee Short Film Grand Jury Prize
    • Cattle Call
    Shared with: Mike Maryniuk

Thessaloniki Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner Golden Alexander
    • >>Film Forward Competition
    • Universal Language
    "For an exceptional film with a really original idea that mixes times, spaces and cultures, with a very unique cinematic language and sense of humor."

Toronto International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner Best Canadian Discovery Award
    • Universal Language
  • 2022 Nominee IMDbPro Short Cuts
    • IMDbPro Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Film
    • Municipal Relaxation Module
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2019 Winner Best Canadian First Feature Film
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2019 Nominee Best Canadian Feature Film
    • The Twentieth Century
  • The Tesla World Light (2017)
    2017 Nominee Short Cuts Award
    • Best Canadian Film
    • The Tesla World Light

Uppsala International Short Film Festival

  • 2023 Nominee Grand Prix
    • International Competition
    • Municipal Relaxation Module

Valladolid International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Punto de Encuentro Award
    • Best Feature Film
    • Universal Language

Vancouver International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner Best Canadian Feature Film
    • Best Canadian Film
    • Universal Language

Viennale

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner FIPRESCI Prize
    • Best Film
    • Universal Language

Directors Guild of Canada

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee DGC Discovery Award
    • Universal Language

Vancouver Film Critics Circle

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2019 Nominee VFCC Award
    • Best Director in a Canadian Film
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2019 Winner VFCC Award
    • One to Watch
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2019 Nominee VFCC Award
    • Best Screenplay for a Canadian Film
    • The Twentieth Century

Chlotrudis Awards

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2021 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Editing
    • The Twentieth Century

Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Golden Apricot
    • Regional Panorama
    • Universal Language

Bangkok World Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Best Film
    • Lotus Award Competition
    • Universal Language

Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Best Film
    • Grand Jury Award
    • The Twentieth Century

Calgary International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner RBC Emerging Canadian Artist Award
    • Emerging Canadian Artist
    • Universal Language

Canadian Screen Awards, CA

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Canadian Screen Award
    • Achievement in Direction
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Canadian Screen Award
    • Original Screenplay
    • The Twentieth Century
  • The Tesla World Light (2017)
    2018 Winner Canadian Screen Award
    • Best Animated Short
    • The Tesla World Light
    Shared with: Julie Roy

Indiana Film Journalists Association, US

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee IFJA Award
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee IFJA Award
    • Best Director
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee IFJA Award
    • Breakout of the Year
    • The Twentieth Century

Film Club's The Lost Weekend

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner Lost Weekend Award
    • Avant Robot Award
    • Universal Language

New Horizons International Film Festival, Poland

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Grand Prix
    • International Competition
    • Universal Language

Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival

  • 2023 Nominee International Shorts
    • Best Short Film
    • Municipal Relaxation Module

Victoria Film Festival, Canada

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Winner Festival Prize
    • Best Canadian First Feature
    • The Twentieth Century

Glasgow Film Festival

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Audience Award
    • The Twentieth Century

Montclair Film Festival (MFF)

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Fiction Feature Competition
    • Universal Language

Regard: Saguenay International Short Film Festival

  • 2023 Nominee Grand Prix
    • International Competition
    • Municipal Relaxation Module

Eastern Oregon Film Festival

  • Negativipeg (2010)
    2011 Nominee Best Short
    • Negativipeg

Gimli Film Festival

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Winner On the Rise Award: Best Canadian Director to Watch
    • The Twentieth Century

Pingyao International Film Festival

  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Nominee Roberto Rossellini Awards
    • Best Film
    • Universal Language
  • Universal Language (2024)
    2024 Winner People's Choice Award
    • Crouching Tigers - Best Film
    • Universal Language

Los Cabos International Film Festival

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2019 Winner Los Cabos Award
    • Best Film
    • The Twentieth Century

Le Gala Quebec Cinema

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Prix Iris
    • Best Director
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Prix Iris
    • Best First Film
    • The Twentieth Century
  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2020 Nominee Prix Iris
    • Best Editing
    • The Twentieth Century

North Dakota Film Society

  • Kee Chan, Seán Cullen, Louis Negin, Dan Beirne, Emmanuel Schwartz, Brent Skagford, Charlotte Legault, Sarianne Cormier, Mikhaïl Ahooja, and Catherine St-Laurent in The Twentieth Century (2019)
    2021 Nominee NDFS Award
    • Best International Feature
    • The Twentieth Century
    Canada

GLAS Animation Festival

  • Mynarski Death Plummet (2014)
    2016 Nominee Grand Prix
    • Mynarski Death Plummet

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