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The Leo Awards are a good place to take the pulse of BC’s local film industry. At last night’s red carpet ceremonies, the tone was one of optimism and collaboration, a sign that BC has mostly recovered from the days of #SaveBCFilm.
In no small part due to the stronger American dollar, Vancouver is back on top in both production and post-production sectors. The homespun story of the night, however, is that Vancouver-based filmmakers are finally getting the funds and recognition to produce their own stories. The vitality of the industry means that, at least for a lucky and talented few, people are starting to look past survival and make their passion projects come to life.
Here are the top awards of the night:
- Best Motion Picture: Violent
- Best Dramatic Series: Motive
- Best Direction in a Motion Picture: Violent
- Best TV Movie: Zapped
View all of the winners and nominees here.
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Here are some of the movers and shakers on the Leo Awards Red Carpet:
![Carmen Moore. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Carmen-Moore-800x600.jpg)
Carmen Moore. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![Dakota Dauby, Tristan Craig. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-Dauby-m-Tristan-Craig-f-800x600.jpg)
Dakota Dauby, Tristan Craig. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![Danny Virtue. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Danny-Virtue-800x600.jpg)
Danny Virtue. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![Gabrielle Rose. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Gabrielle-Rose-450x600.jpg)
Gabrielle Rose. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![Brooke Nevin. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Brooke-Nevin-450x600.jpg)
Brooke Nevin. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![Joyce & Jacqueline Robbins. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Joyce-Jacquelline-Robbins--840x600.jpg)
Joyce & Jacqueline Robbins. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![Shauna Johannesen, Jennifer Copping. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Shauna-Johannesen-Jennifer-Copping-450x600.jpg)
Shauna Johannesen, Jennifer Copping. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![Joel & William Valenzuela. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/Joel-William-Valenzuela-1-800x600.jpg)
Joel & William Valenzuela. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
![John Cassini. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.](https://images.dailyhive.com/vancitybuzz/uploads/2015/06/John-Cassini-800x600.jpg)
John Cassini. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.
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Feature Image: Rowland Pidlubny & Wendy Frost. Photo Credit: Rob Feller.