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Toronto, July 10, 2006
S-VOX to sponsor ReelWorld Film Festival award Prize will honour top Canadian film on faith and spirituality Toronto, July 10, 2006 – S-VOX, Canada's foremost provider of multimedia content on spirituality and personal growth, will sponsor a new award to be presented at the 7 th Annual ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) in 2007. The award will honour an outstanding Canadian-made film focused on issues related to spirituality, faith and values. The winning filmmaker will receive a cash prize of $1,500 at the RWFF Gala Awards on April 15, 2007. Documentaries, feature films and shorts will all be eligible for the award. S-VOX will be responsible for choosing the winning entry. Bill Roberts , President and CEO of S-VOX, said his organization has actively supported the ReelWorld Film Festival through its multi-faith specialty TV service VisionTV , and looks forward to strengthening this connection. Said Mr. Roberts: “S-VOX and ReelWorld share a commitment to celebrating Canadian diversity, both on and off the screen. By joining forces to create this award, we will help to provide a well-deserved profile for diverse producers making thought-provoking films about faith and spirituality.” Added Tonya Lee Williams , Founder, President and Executive Director of the ReelWorld Film Festival: “ We are thrilled to be partnering on this new and exciting award with S-VOX, who share our passion for creating opportunity for these talented young filmmakers .” The 7 th Annual ReelWorld Film Festival is scheduled for April 11-15, 2007. The submission deadline for the festival is Nov. 17, 2006. Filmmakers interested in submitting their projects should visit www.reelworld.ca for submission forms and guidelines. S-VOX ( www.s-vox.com ) is a diversified multimedia enterprise that offers high-quality television and digital content for individuals seeking spiritual awareness and personal growth. S-VOX properties include: VisionTV, Canada's multi-faith and multicultural television broadcaster, along with the digital television services One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel and The Christian Channel . Other ventures include: VisionTV International , a partnership with Toronto-based Ellis Entertainment that develops, produces and distributes original programming for the global marketplace; myGodPod, a unique faith-based podcasting service; and Christian Media Sales, a product marketing and media buying company. ReelWorld ( www.reelworld.ca ) encompasses two distinct yet complimentary entities: an annual spring film festival held in the heart of Toronto and a charitable foundation that has a vested interest in the development of diverse artists. ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) is a celebration of racially and culturally diverse film, video & new media and is committed to creating opportunities for emerging talent and audience development. A key foundation initiative is the ReelWorld Diversity Directory, Canada's first free national on-line directory to feature diverse Canadians from all aspects of the entertainment industry. ReelWorld Foundation (RWF) programs several activities throughout the year, including its signature event, Indie Film Lounge. Held annually in September, it provides filmmakers with face-to-face networking opportunities with some of the industry's key players. Another important activity is the foundation's work with children and youth through its ReelYouth – Take One.

Toronto, July 10, 2006

S-VOX to sponsor ReelWorld Film Festival award
Prize will honour top Canadian film on faith and spirituality

Toronto, July 10, 2006 – S-VOX, Canada's foremost provider of multimedia content on spirituality and personal growth, will sponsor a new award to be presented at the 7 th Annual ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) in 2007.

The award will honour an outstanding Canadian-made film focused on issues related to spirituality, faith and values. The winning filmmaker will receive a cash prize of $1,500 at the RWFF Gala Awards on April 15, 2007.

Documentaries, feature films and shorts will all be eligible for the award. S-VOX will be responsible for choosing the winning entry.

Bill Roberts , President and CEO of S-VOX, said his organization has actively supported the ReelWorld Film Festival through its multi-faith specialty TV service VisionTV , and looks forward to strengthening this connection.

Said Mr. Roberts: “S-VOX and ReelWorld share a commitment to celebrating Canadian diversity, both on and off the screen. By joining forces to create this award, we will help to provide a well-deserved profile for diverse producers making thought-provoking films about faith and spirituality.”

Added Tonya Lee Williams , Founder, President and Executive Director of the ReelWorld Film Festival: “ We are thrilled to be partnering on this new and exciting award with S-VOX, who share our passion for creating opportunity for these talented young filmmakers .”

The 7 th Annual ReelWorld Film Festival is scheduled for April 11-15, 2007. The submission deadline for the festival is Nov. 17, 2006. Filmmakers interested in submitting their projects should visit www.reelworld.ca for submission forms and guidelines.

S-VOX ( www.s-vox.com ) is a diversified multimedia enterprise that offers high-quality television and digital content for individuals seeking spiritual awareness and personal growth. S-VOX properties include: VisionTV, Canada's multi-faith and multicultural television broadcaster, along with the digital television services One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel and The Christian Channel . Other ventures include: VisionTV International , a partnership with Toronto-based Ellis Entertainment that develops, produces and distributes original programming for the global marketplace; myGodPod, a unique faith-based podcasting service; and Christian Media Sales, a product marketing and media buying company.

ReelWorld ( www.reelworld.ca ) encompasses two distinct yet complimentary entities: an annual spring film festival held in the heart of Toronto and a charitable foundation that has a vested interest in the development of diverse artists. ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) is a celebration of racially and culturally diverse film, video & new media and is committed to creating opportunities for emerging talent and audience development. A key foundation initiative is the ReelWorld Diversity Directory, Canada's first free national on-line directory to feature diverse Canadians from all aspects of the entertainment industry. ReelWorld Foundation (RWF) programs several activities throughout the year, including its signature event, Indie Film Lounge. Held annually in September, it provides filmmakers with face-to-face networking opportunities with some of the industry's key players. Another important activity is the foundation's work with children and youth through its ReelYouth – Take One.