THE LIPSETT AWARD

ABOUT IRIS KIM

Iris is a Toronto-based director who appreciates the dramatics of a swooping dolly-in, a tight edit and juicy visuals. Her attraction to storytelling is driven by honest conversations, quiet and loud personalities and vivid moments, which is ultimately, the formula she exclaims, makes for one interesting film.

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ABOUT THE LIPSETT AWARD

The Lipsett Award is presented to a Canadian music video artist for their innovative and unique approach to music video art. Arthur Lipsett was a Canadian filmmaker best known for his sound collage films made for the National Film Board of Canada in the 1960s. Lipsett’s unique approach to editing sound and image earned much attention, as well as an Oscar Nomination in 1962 for the film Very Nice, Very Nice. 

2022 RECIPIENT - Iris Kim
2021 RECIPIENT - Gennelle Cruz
2020 RECIPIENT - tranquilo
2019 RECIPIENT - Soleil Denault
2018 RECIPIENT - Karena Evans
2017 RECIPIENT - KID. STUDIO
2016 RECIPIENT – Kristof Brandl
2015 RECIPIENT – Jared Raab
2014 RECIPIENT – Cudmore & LeBlanc