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The AIWFF 2009 Audience Award and the Aichi Cinema and Theater Association Award were announced at the Friendship Party started at 6:30 on 5 Sep 2009.
Among 16 nominated films, Dir. Deepa Mehta won the Audience Award for her film "WATER" and Dir. Nobue Miyazaki won the Aichi Cinema and Theater Association Award for her film "WILL THE SUN SHINE? - LIFE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS –".

Since Ms. Mehta was not at the party, a staff member of the Festival received the award for her. A message from Ms. Mehta will be posted as soon as the Office receives it.

Ms. Miyazaki said, "Thank you very much to everyone. At first, I thought I was lucky just to participate in the Festival. With the honor of receiving the Award, I could not be happier now. I, as the eldest guest here, think this is a reward for years of work. Now, young directors are producing good work. 　So I would also appreciate your kind support for them".

Photo: (From left) Mr. Morita, Board Member, Aichi Cinema and Theater Association of Japan, Dir. Miyazaki, AIWFF staff member, and Ms. Kurimoto, Chairperson of Aichi Gender Equality Foundation