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THE CAYLE CHERNIN AWARDS
The Equity Showcase Cayle Chernin Memorial Fund, is proud to announce the finalists for the 8th annual Cayle Chernin Awards.
An Evening of Recognition, Music and Celebration of Women in the Arts
will be held at The Heliconian Hall, Yorkville, May 15, 2019.
- Hosted by the inimitable David Gale and ACTRA Toronto President/Songbird/actress Teresa Tova
- Randy Vancourt on the ivories
- Woman of the Year Presentation to Jayne Eastwood!
The CCAs are made possible by the generous support of its sponsors: AFBS, CSARN, ACTRA Toronto, Bains Partners LLP, William F. White International Inc., Double Chocolate Fountains, and MHLD Prod. Inc.
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Established in 2012 to honour the life and work of actor, documentary filmmaker, writer, teacher and mentor Cayle Chernin (1947 – 2011). The Cayle Chernin Awards are presented to emerging or discipline transitioning female artists to assist in the creation of a new work. The Cayle Chernin Memorial Fund are very proud of past recipients Collette Micks (M), Susanna Fournier (T), Fenulla Jiwani (M), Melissa D’Agostino (M), Audrey Dwyer (T), Jani Lauzon (M), Andrea Scott (T), Jillian Rees-Brown (M), Ronit Rubenstein (T), Ruth Goodwin (T), Annie Bradley (M), Briana Brown (T), Shannon Fewster (M).
About Cayle Chernin
Cayle Chernin’s career spanned four decades in film and on stage, developing new works and encouraging young artists. Her professional journey began co-starring in Don Shebib’s 1969 classic film Goin’ Down the Road and came to a close with Mr. Shebib’s acclaimed sequel Down The Road Again. An overview of her career can be accessed at www.caylechernin.com.