Pierre Laurent recognizes 2019 Visionary & Trailblazer Award winners at Reelworld

FRANCES-ANNE SOLOMON Reelworld recognizes FrancesAnne’s tremendous achievements as both a filmmaker and an advocate for artists of colour in the entertainment industry. For decades she has steadfastly helped young artists believe that they have the power to bring about social change within themselves. Her festival, CaribbeanTales has shone a spotlight on the diversity of the Caribbean diaspora and strengthened the Canadian media industry. Her work as a director, writer, and producer has touched us all. Frances-Anne’s work is heartfelt and powerful. It has and continues to play a vital role in carving out a space for underrepresented voices and important conversations.

Trailblazer recipients Marsha Green and Samantha Wan receiving their Pierre Laurent Award Cinema watches by Jay Cameron, Director Sales and Marketing Pierre Laurent and Tonya Williams, Founder and Director of Reelword Festival

Created in 2002, the Trailblazer Awards recognize outstanding achievements by racially diverse professionals in the Canadian entertainment industry. These 6 remarkable individuals inspire others and blaze a trail of excellence through their constant efforts to improve and diversify our vibrant film and television industry. View our exclusive interviews with each trailblazer online at www.reelworld.ca