2024 Canadian Screen Awards.

2024 Best Direction, Factual

Eva Thomas

Still Standing

"New Richmond, QC"

Synopsis:

Follow Comedian Jonny Harris as he ventures down the trail less traveled to seek out humour in the most unexpected of places – small towns on the ropes! After immersing himself in the local history and lives of the townsfolk, Jonny commemorates his visit by delivering a special curated toast – not a roast – performed live in front of the whole community!

Episode Synopsis:
Located in the Gaspé region of the province, New Richmond, QC, was for decades a true "company town;" with its own millworker-only bars, mill-built neighbourhoods, and cardboard mill smells. When the mill closed, however, New Richmond didn't fold like a cardboard box, instead it reinvented itself as a hub of rally car racing, Mi'kmaq culture, and world-class fly fishing.
Nominees:

Eva Thomas

Channel:

CBC

Broadcaster:

CBC

Production Company:

Frantic Films