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Dear Valued Movie Enthusiasts,
At Songwind Studio, we believe that great stories have the power to captivate hearts, ignite imagination, and bring people together. As a small movie company, we are passionate about creating unforgettable cinematic experiences that leave a lasting impact on our audience.
Our mission is to celebrate the art of storytelling by producing films that are thought-provoking, entertaining, and emotionally engaging. From gripping dramas to hilarious comedies and awe-inspiring adventures, we strive to bring diverse narratives to the silver screen, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experiences.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to quality. We believe that every frame matters, and every detail counts. Our team of talented filmmakers, writers, actors, and crew members work tirelessly to bring our vision to life, pouring their passion and expertise into every project we undertake.
But we don’t just create movies; we build communities. We understand the power of shared experiences and the magic of movie theaters. We are dedicated to creating a sense of belonging, sparking conversations, and fostering connections among our audiences. Whether it’s the gasps of suspense, the laughter that fills the theater, or the tears shed in moments of profound emotion, we aim to create an immersive journey that resonates with each and every viewer.
We also embrace innovation and the ever-evolving landscape of storytelling. Alongside traditional cinematic releases, we embrace digital platforms, bringing our films to audiences across the globe. We actively seek out opportunities to collaborate with emerging talent and explore new avenues to tell compelling stories that resonate with the modern world.
As a small movie company, we deeply value your support. Your enthusiasm and love for cinema inspire us to push boundaries, take risks, and create extraordinary films that leave a lasting impression. We invite you to join us on this cinematic adventure as we continue to bring stories to life and invite you to embark on journeys that will move, entertain, and inspire you.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. (A message from our team)
We are very proud to announce that our last film ‘Hometown Mysteries – A Farmhouse Murder’ has won the ‘Best Crime Feature Film’ at the Santa Monica Film Awards in California in April 2023, Best Narrative Feature Film at International Future Sound Awards in NY City, and the Best Low Budget Feature Film Award at the Dallas . This is our first feature film win and we would like to thank all the cast and crew along with everyone who helped us along the way. We are a no budget indie family and this means a lot to a number of people.
We would also like to announce that we have won Best Narrative Feature Film in NY city at the International Sound Future Awards May 2023.
Songwind Studios (formerly Songwind Inc.) is based in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. The original company was founded in 1999 and was primarily an industrial film company. As Songwind Inc. owner Rob Letourneau was involved with the Canadian National Film Board, CBC Radio & Television, Canadian Tire, and Couch Cat TV to name a few. Over the years the company expanded their services to include music and now writing, editing and filming movies. With one short film, The Map, and five full-length feature films completed: The Tablet , A Double-edged Sword, I Need A Christmas Vacation, Hometown Mysteries – A Farmhouse Murder, and to be released in 2023, Hometown Mysteries 2 – The Case of the Sleazy Manager.
We are very proud to announce that we have received our 103rd laurel and we want to thank everyone who has helped us along the way achieve this amazing goal.
Songwind Studios has been involved with volunteering for the Algonquin College Photography Program for a number of years now helping students with their hours towards their education.
Black Cherry Band (BCB) is a subsidiary that controls the music side via original music. BCB has ten (11) CD’s of original music with more on the way.
Songwind Studios is also involved with helping out TealFest Inc. a non-profit company that raises money to support ovarian cancer research.
Film Awards
- The Map – (2015) A short film – A Music drama film
- ‘Official Selection’ Commfest Film Festival Toronto 2015 [1]
- MADA Award Nomination 2015 [2]
- The Tablet – (2018) A Feature Film – An Adventure Film
- ‘Special Mention Award’ Mountain & Adventure Film Festival 2018 [1]
- ‘Official Selection’ CINE Film Festival India 2019 [2]
- A Double-edged Sword – (2020) A Feature Film – Spy Film
1) Mountain View Film Festival – San Fransisco, USA
– ‘Special Mention Award’ 2021 [1]
2) Tampa Bay Motion Picture Film Festival – California USA
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [2]
3) Hollywood North Film Festival – Toronto, Canada
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [3]
– ‘Nomination Best Supporting Actor’ [4]
– ‘Nomination Best Hair & Makeup’ [5]
– ‘Nomination Best Editing’ [6]
– ‘Nomination Best Set Design’ [7]
– ‘Nomination Best Sound Score’ [8]
– ‘Nomination Best Production Design’ [9]
– ‘Nomination Best Cinema Photography [10]
4) London Lift-Off Film Festival – UK
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [11]
5) IFF – International Film Festival – Canada
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [12]
6) High Tatras Music and Film Festival – Slovakia
– ‘Official Selection’ Summer 2021 [13]
– ‘Semi Finalist Best Music Video Award’ [14]
– ‘Finalist Best Feature Film Award’ [15]
7) Rome Music Film Festival – Italy
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [16]
- ‘Semi-finalist award 2021 [17]
8) Couch Film Festival – Toronto, Canada
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [18]
– Nomination ‘Best Thriller Award’ [19]
– Nomination ‘Best Director Award’ [20]
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [22]
– Winner ‘Best Director Award’ [21]
9) Munich Music Video Film Festival
– Semi-Finalist ‘Best Music Video Award’ [23]
10) High Tatras Music & Film Festival – Slovakia
– ‘Official Selection’ Fall 2021 [24]
– Semi Finalist – ‘Best Music Video Award’ [25]
– Finalist – ‘Best Feature Film Award’ [26]
11) Rome Music Video Film Festival 2021
– ‘Official Selection’ (26)’Semi-Finalist – Music Video Awards [27]
- ‘Finalist – Feature Film Awards [28]
12) Shockfest Film Festival NY city, USA
– ‘Official Selection’ 2021 [29]
13) Austin Lift Off Film Festival USA
– ‘Official Selection’ 2022 [30]
14) International Sound Future Awards
- ‘Official Selection’ 2022 [31]
- ‘Semi-Finalist’ 2022 [32]
- 15) LNDN Music Video Film Festival Awards London UK
- ‘official selection’ – London UK 2022 [33]
- ‘Semi Finalist – Best Music Video Award [34]
- 16) Budapest Film Festival – Hungary 2023
- ‘Official Selection’ – Best Music Video [35]
- ‘Nominee’ – Best Music Video [36]
- 17) Prague Music Video Award Film Festival – Spring 2023
- ‘Nominee’ – Best Music Video [37]
- I Need A Christmas Vacation – (2021) A Feature Film – RomCom
- Cast and Crew Showing Saturday Nov. 27 St. Laurent Shopping Centre Theatres 7:30pm
- 1) High Tatras Film Festival – ‘Official Selection’ – Slovakia 2022 [1]
- – ‘Semi Finalist – Feature Film’ [2]
- 3) Miami Indie Film Festival
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Miami USA 2022 [3]
- 4) Holiday 365 International Film Awards Film Festival
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Los Angeles 2022 [4]
- 5) Top Film Awards Film Festival
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Europe 2022 [5]
- 6) Beyond Entertainment Family Film, Screen,writing & Music Film Festival
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Tampa Bay Floriday 2022 [6]
- 7) Yule Film Festival USA –
- ‘Official Selection’ – USA 2022 [7]
- Semi-finalist – 2022 [8]
- Hometown Mysteries – A Farmhouse Murder (2022)
- Completed Aug. 2022-
- 1) Washington Film Awards Film Festival
- – ‘Official Selection’ – feature film USA 2022 [1]
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – feature film award [2]
- 2) L.A. Independant Film Channel Film Festival – USA 2022
- – ‘Official Selection’ feature film [3]
- -‘Nominee’ feature film award [4]
- 3) Rotterdam Independant Film Festival – Denmark 2022
- – ‘Official Selection’ – feature film [5]
- -‘Semi-finalist’ – feature film [6]
- 4) Atlanta Movie Awards Film Festival – USA 2023
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – feature film [7]
- ‘Official Selection’ – Feature film [8]
- 5) New York Independent Cinema Awards – USA 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film [9]
- – ‘Nominee’ – Feature Film [10]
- 6) Vancouver Movie Awards – Canada 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film [11]
- – ‘Nominee’ – Best Feature Film [12]
- 7) Sacramento independent Film Festival – USA 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film (13)
- – ‘Semi Finalist’ – Feature Film [14]
- 8) Liverpool Indie Awards Film Festival – England 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film [15]
- 9) Austin Lift Off Film Festival – USA 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film [16]
- 10) San Jose Independent Film Festival – USA 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film (17)
- – ‘Semi- finalist’ – Feature Film [18]
- 11) Santa Monica Film Awards – USA 2023
- -‘ ‘Official Selection’ – Feature film (19)
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [20]
- -*** ‘WINNER’ – Crime Feature Film Award [21] ***
- 12) Santa Cruz Independent Film Festival – USA 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ -(22)
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [23]
- 13) Calgary Independent Film Festival – Canada 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature film (24)
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [25]
- 14) Oakland Film Festival – USA 2023
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [26]
- – ‘Nominee’ – Feature Film [27]
- 15) Praque Underground Film Festival 2023
- – Official Selection – Feature Film (28)
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [29]
- 16) Dallas Movie Awards Film Festival – USA March 2023
- – Official Selection – Feature Film (30)
- – ‘Semi-finalist’- Feature Film [31]
- *** WINNER – Best Low Budget Feature Film Award – (32) ***
- 17) International Cosmopolitan Film Festival of Tokyo – Japan 2023
- – Official Selection – feature film (33)
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [34]
- 18) Hollywood North Film Awards – Toronto 2023
- – ‘Nominee Award’ – Feature Film [35]
- – ‘Best Screenplay – Rob Letourneau – Feature Film [36]
- – ‘Best Performance – Lead Actor – Shannon McLellan’ [37]
- – ‘Best Supporting Performance – Supporting Actor – Greg Monteith’ [38]
- – ‘Best Production Design – Songwind Studio’ – Feature Film [39]
- – ‘Best VFX and Colour Award – Songwind Studio’ – Feature Film [40]
- – ‘Best Director’ – Feature Film – Rob Letourneau [41]
- 19) International Sound Futures Awards Film Festival – NY 2023
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film [42]
- – *** – WINNER – ‘Best Narrative Feature Award’ – Feature Film [43] ***
- 20) Denver Movie Awards
- – ‘Official Selection’ -Feature Film 2023 [44]
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film 2023 [45]
- 21) Hawaii International Film Awards USA
- – ‘Nominee Award’ – Feature Film 2023 [46]
- – ‘Official Selection’ – Feature Film 2023 [47]
- 22) Chicago Filmmaker Awards USA
- – ‘Nominee’ – Feature Film 2023 [48]
- 23) Dallas Movie Awards Film Festival – USA Sept 2023
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [49]
- 23) St. Louis Film Awards Film Festival – USA Sept. 2023
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature film [50]
- 24) Santa Ana Independent Film Awards – USA Sept. 2023
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature film [51]
- 25) Madrid Arthouse Film Festival – Spain Sept. 2023
- – ‘Semi-finalist’ – Feature Film [52]
- 26) Edinburgh Film Awards – UK Sept. 2023
- – ‘Quarter Finalist’ – Feature Film [53]
- Hometown Mysteries 2 – The Case of the Sleazy Manager (2023)
- Film Festival Totals:
- 1- The Map = 3 Laurels
- 2- The Tablet = 2 Laurels
- 3- A Double-edged Sword = 37 Laurels
- 4- I Need A Christmas Vacation = 8 Laurels
- 5- Hometown Mysteries = 53 Laurels
- Total to date = 103 Laurels
