Scarborough (2021 film)

Scarborough is a 2021 Canadian drama film, directed by Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson.[1] An adaptation of Catherine Hernandez's 2017 novel Scarborough, the film centres on the coming of age of Bing (Liam Diaz), Sylvie (Essence Fox) and Laura (Anna Claire Beitel), three young children in a low-income neighbourhood in the Scarborough district of Toronto, as they learn the value of community, passion and resilience over the course of a school year.[2]

Scarborough
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Written byCatherine Hernandez
Based onScarborough
by Catherine Hernandez
Produced byShasha Nakhai
Starring
CinematographyRich Williamson
Edited byRich Williamson
Music byRobbie Teehan
Production
company
Compy Films
Distributed byLevelFILM
Release date
  • September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10) (TIFF)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

The cast also includes Aliya Kanani as Ms. Hina, a community literacy worker who becomes a mentor to the three children,[3] as well as Cherish Violet Blood, Ellie Posadas, Joshua Obra and Felix Jedi Ingram Isaac in supporting roles.[4]

The film was shot primarily in the Galloway Road neighbourhood of Scarborough.[3]

In advance of the film's premiere, a cast reading of the screenplay was staged as part of the 2020 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival.[5] The film premiered on September 10, 2021 at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.[6]

Reception
Williamson and Nakhai at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The film was named to TIFF's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2021.[7]

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
Toronto International Film Festival2021People's ChoiceScarboroughRunner-up[8]
Best Canadian FilmScarboroughHonorable mention
Changemaker AwardShasha Nakhai, Rich WilliamsonWon
Canadian Screen Awards2022Best PictureShasha NakhaiWon[9][10]
Best DirectorShasha Nakai, Rich WilliamsonWon
Best ActorLiam DiazWon
Best ActressAliya KananiNominated
Best Supporting ActressCherish Violet BloodWon
Best Adapted ScreenplayCatherine HernandezWon
Best Casting in a FilmShasha Nakhai, Rich WilliamsonWon
Best CinematographyRich WilliamsonNominated
Best Sound EditingKrystin Hunter, Paul Germann, Stefana FratilaWon
Best Sound MixingEric Taylor, Miles Roberts, Matt ChanNominated
John Dunning Best First FeatureShasha Nakhai, Rich WilliamsonWon
Toronto Film Critics Association2021Rogers Best Canadian Film AwardShasha Nakhai, Rich WilliamsonNominated[11]
Vancouver Film Critics Circle2021Best Canadian FilmShasha Nakhai, Rich WilliamsonNominated[12]
Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian FilmCherish Violet BloodNominated
Ellie PosadasNominated
Best Director of a Canadian FilmShasha Nakhai, Rich WilliamsonNominated
Best Screenplay for a Canadian FilmCatherine HernandezNominated

References
  1. Lauren Malyk, "Cameras roll on Compy Films’ Scarborough". Playback, August 26, 2019.
  2. Amber Dowling, "‘Scarborough’ Gives Ground-Breaking Voice to Ignored Toronto Community". Variety, September 10, 2021.
  3. Radheyan Simonpillai, "Scarborough is a new look for TIFF – and Canadian film". Now, September 8, 2021.
  4. Mike Adler, "'I was at home': Scarborough actors say ‘Scarborough,’ the film, reflects Scarborough, the place". Toronto.com, March 2, 2022.
  5. Norman Wilner, "The top five events to catch at the Reel Asian Film Festival". Now, November 11, 2020.
  6. Rebecca Rubin, "Toronto Film Festival Unveils Contemporary World Cinema and Discovery Lineup". Variety, July 28, 2021.
  7. Norman Wilner, "TIFF announces Canada’s Top Ten films of 2021". Now, December 6, 2021.
  8. Steve Pond, "‘Belfast’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award". TheWrap, September 18, 2021.
  9. Adina Bresge, "'Scarborough' top film winner at Canadian Screen Awards". CP24, April 10, 2022.
  10. Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
  11. Pat Mullen, "Drive My Car Leads TFCA Award Winners". That Shelf, January 16, 2022.
  12. Dana Gee, "The Power of the Dog, Night Raiders lead Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards nominations". Vancouver Sun, February 20, 2022.
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