2026 Relationships First Award - FINALISTS

Bernardo and Diego lived what many would call a dream—surfing perfect waves and being deeply connected to the ocean. However, they also endured immense hardship, raising themselves after being abandoned at a young age

“18 Months” is a true story about the unexpected paths to becoming a family. When Danny and Pete find a newborn in a subway station, their journey to adopt him is retold to mirror the stages of pregnancy—challenging traditional definitions and proving it doesn't always take a man, a woman, and 9 months to build a family.

A story of resilience tells the inspiring journey of Wally Rabbitskin, a marathon runner and Residential School survivor. Despite a difficult childhood and personal challenges, Wally became a celebrated athlete, running marathons across Canada and the U.S.

PASSWORD: TS2024 While working opposite schedules, a couple attempts to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.

A former soccer star finds his calling working with 2 to 7 year old children to find their confidence and skills on and off the field.

Develop is a short documentary about Ydwer van der Heide. During a surfing accident, Ydwer became paralyzed from the chest down.