September Clip Results 2023

Judges

Annie Sakkab, Social Documentary Photojournalist and Filmmaker, Jordan
Marta Iwanek, Filmmaker and Photographer, Toronto
Rachel Wine, Art Director and Photo Editor, Toronto

Photographers- 11
Feature- 33
News- 14
Sports- 30
Spot News- not enough entries, held over to next month
Portrait- 13
Multi-Photo- 10 entries/106 photos

FEATURE

Comments: First- Beautiful moment between parent and daughter. Well composed where you can see both of their reactions. Second- Nicely lit and composed. Beautiful layering in the image. Third- Good use of colour and in camera effect.
1. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

Bridget Penney, left, and her daughter Mira Penney, 10, share a moment while taking part in an exorcise session that helps kids to stay active during cancer care, in Calgary, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.

2. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

Eric Reid monitors wheat being transferred from a combine as a rainbow appears to end in his truck as rain halts the family harvesting their wheat crop near Cremona, Alta., Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Canada is the world’s sixth-largest producer and one of the largest exporters of wheat, annually producing an average of over 25 million tonnes and exporting around 15 million tonnes.

3. Bernard Brault/Freelance

An artist from the 7 fingers circus performers is seen during her performance for the Eclats show at the Manoir Richelieu in Pointe au Pic, Quebec.

NEWS

Comments: First- Well composed somber moment using emotion, colour and details to tell the story. Second- Tells the story of the day through a moment of emotion and confrontation of the protestors. Third- Nice moment between father and daughter during a momentous occasion.
1. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir

Joliette, Qc 28 septembre 2023. Des femmes lèvent leur chandelle vers le ciel en hommage à Joyce Echaquan..« Fini le racisme systémique », a scandé une centaine de marcheurs, à Joliette, en l’honneur de Joyce Echaquan. Cette dernière, une mère de famille attikamek, est morte il y a trois ans jour pour jour au Centre hospitalier régional de Lanaudière, sous les insultes racistes du personnel soignant.

2. Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Heated exchanges between protesters and counter-protesters over school pronoun policy take place along Saskatoon’s riverbank Wednesday. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

3. John Lucas/St. Albert Gazette

Eugene Bolstad prepares to blow out the candles on his cake held by granddaughter Brooklyn Bolstad during his 100th birthday party held at his residence in the Mews in St Albert on Sunday Sept 17, 2023.

SPORTS

Comments: First- Great angle and closeness that shows the emotions of that moment. Second- Good use of shadow and light for a creative golf photo. Third- Nice quite moment in a sports story with good use of colour and depth of field.
1. Evan Buhler/Freelance

Members of the Concordia Stingers hoist the Shriners Bowl into the air following their side’s 42-24 victory in their annual game against McGill in Montreal on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

2. Bernard Brault/Freelance

Amateur golfer Richard Boudreau hits his second shot early morning on the first hole at the Hemmingford Golf Club.

3. Kevin Light/Freelance

Vancouver Canuck goaltender Thatcher Demko #35 takes off his mask during training camp held at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC on September. 22, 2023.

PORTRAIT

Comments: First- Calm and relaxed portrait with good details in the background that tells the story. Second- Nice use of dramatic lighting to catch the viewers’ attention. Third- Good connection between the person and the photographer, nicely cropped to elevate the moment.
1. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir

Australie, New South Wales.. Margaret Fleck, eleveuse de bovins, milite contre l exploitation minere et gaziere. *Photo taken in February, Publish in September.

2. Kevin Light/ Freelance

Charity Williams, member of the Canadian Women’s Rugby sevens team that will represent Canada at the 2023 Pan Am Games in Chile poses for a portrait in Langford, British Columbia Canada on September 28th, 2023.

3. Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Shawn Cardinal, from Piapot, puts on his regalia which has his spirit animal, the wolf, throughout — in preparation for his traditional dance at the University of Saskatchewan Welcome Back Powwow and Metis dance celebration. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

SPOT NEWS

Comments: Not enough entries, carried over to next month

MULTI-PHOTO

Comments: First- Great moments, nice angles, good storytelling. Second- Good variety of images, well composed with nice angles. It covers an important story. Third- Thoughtful compositions and good use of light and space with unique perspective.
1. Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

The Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker (89) walks onto the field during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders run on field during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game warm-up at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mario Alford (2) dodges the oncoming Winnipeg Bluebombers during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala (9) protects the ball during a dog pile at the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Kosi Onyeka (31) celebrates a play during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

A cheerleader during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Micah Teitz tackles the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Brady Oliveira during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Fans during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther (12) during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Mario Alford (2) and team celebrate their win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the Labour Day Classic CFL football game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan on Sept. 5, 2021. Photo taken in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

2. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press

People gather during a homecoming celebration for the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

People march past the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem during a homecoming celebration for it at the Nisga’a Nation in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

Allan McKay wears a wolf hide as he attends a homecoming celebration for the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

People drum and sing during a homecoming celebration for the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

Sim’oogit Laay (Chief Bruce Haldane) speaks while standing in front of the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem during a homecoming celebration for it at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

Drummers, including an RCMP officer, listen during a homecoming celebration for the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

People listen during a homecoming celebration for the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

People listen during a homecoming celebration for the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

Children place protective cedar branches around the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem during a homecoming celebration for it at the Nisga’a Nation in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

Sim’oogit Laay (Chief Bruce Haldane) listens during a homecoming celebration for the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

People view the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem, which was covered in protective cedar branches, during a homecoming celebration for it at the Nisga’a Nation, in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

Dr. Amy Parent, front left, whose Nisga’a name is Sigidimnak’ Noxs Ts’aawit, pauses in front of the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial totem during a homecoming celebration for it at the Nisga’a Nation in Laxgalts’ap, B.C., on Friday, September 29, 2023. The totem, on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh since 1930, was returned to the Nass Valley, which is about 1,400 kilometres northwest of Vancouver, after a journey that included a flight aboard a Canadian Armed Forces aircraft.

3. Laura Proctor/Freelance

A protester raises her fist in front of a Free Grassy Narrows sign at an anti-mining demonstration led by the First Nations Land Defence Alliance in downtown Toronto on September 27, 2023.

First Nations Chiefs and community members, as well as their allies, march in an anti-mining demonstration led by the First Nations Land Defence Alliance in downtown Toronto on September 27, 2023.

First Nations Chiefs and community members, as well as their allies, march in an anti-mining demonstration led by the First Nations Land Defence Alliance in downtown Toronto on September 27, 2023.

First Nations Chiefs and community members, as well as their allies, march in an anti-mining demonstration led by the First Nations Land Defence Alliance in downtown Toronto on September 27, 2023.

First Nations Chiefs and community members, as well as their allies, march in an anti-mining demonstration led by the First Nations Land Defence Alliance in downtown Toronto on September 27, 2023.

Police look on at Queens park in Toronto as First Nations Chiefs and community members, as well as their allies, participate an anti-mining demonstration led by the First Nations Land Defence Alliance on September 27, 2023.

First Nations Chiefs and community members drum and sing at an anti-mining demonstration led by the First Nations Land Defence Alliance at Queens Park in Toronto on September 27, 2023.

2023 STANDINGS…MONTH…TOTAL

1. Darryl Dyck/Freelance…40…1240
2. Steve Russell/The Toronto Star…0…790
3. Kevin Light/ Freelance…70…570
4. Bernard Brault/Freelance…70…560
5. Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix…120…410
6. Chelsea Kemp/CBC Manitoba…0…380
7. Patrick Woodbury/Le Droit…0…350
8. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press…90…320
9. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir…100…310
10. Laura Proctor/Freelance…30…210
11. Evan Buhler/Freelance…50…170
12. Marissa Tiel/Freelance…0…160
13. Gavin John/Freelance…0…140
14. Christopher Pike/Freelance…0…90
15. Spencer Colby/Freelance…0…80
16. Michel Tremblay/Le Quotidien…0…40
17. John Lucas/Freelance…30…30
17. Nick Lachance/Freelance…0…30
17. Jack Simpson/Freelance…0…30