James Picard wins "Making a Difference Humanitarian Award" in Toronto

TORONTO - Oct. 26, 2017 - PRLog -- Picard's "The Dark and the Wounded" documentary has been winning awards at film festivals and creating a wake of positive change amongst audiences across North America with his directorial debut and he has now won the MADA (Making a Difference Award) at the Commffest Film Festival earlier this month.

The MADA goes to the filmmaker whose work champions' social good and community enrichment and engages and inspires audiences. The award is to honour the raising of cultural, artistic and aesthetic expression of communities and to advance the public's appreciation of film and the arts.

COMMFFEST is a film and arts festival that presents a broad range of local and international films representing current affairs and relevant issues that affect our society. This unique blend of film, filmmakers and audiences creates a dynamic atmosphere to provoke thought and stimulate further understanding and exploration of ideas, attitudes, and emotions that can foster change – starting with the communities in which we live and spreading globally.

James Picards' moving documentary The Dark and The Wounded film has already accumulated ten awards in seven recent international film festivals over the last four months.

About James Picard:  Picard has exhibited extensively in over one hundred and fifty art shows throughout North America and Europe. His work has been exhibited next to Picasso, Matisse, Miro, and Warhol. Harold Town stated that Picard's talent is "rare in the art world".  When Picard is not painting, he is teaching others how to paint. He has received countless awards and accolades for his work and contributions to communities throughout North America. He is currently residing in Vancouver and Los Angeles and is touring his award-winning documentary "The Dark and The Wounded" around the world.