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Grammy nominee has Selwyn connections

Whenever the entertainment industry gives out awards, it seems that Selwyn House is only a few degrees of separation away from the red carpet.
 
On Nov. 3 it was announced that Montreal electronic music producer Kaytranada is nominated for Grammy Awards in the best new artist and best dance recording categories at the Grammy Awards, scheduled to be televised Jan. 31, 2021.
 
In 2016, Old Boys Evren Boisjoli 2008 and Nicholas Cabana 2006 teamed up to produce a music video for Kaytranada entitled “Lite Spots”. The video garnered many awards and nominations, including a Much Music Award nomination for Best Music Video and a nomination for Best Dance Music Video at the UK Music Video Awards. It was also named No. 2 Music Video of the Year in Rolling Stone magazine, and was nominated for the Young Director Awards at the Cannes Lions Festival. The clip was also nominated for Best Music Video at the 2017 Juno Awards, the premier Canadian music awards show. The album on which “Lite Spots” appears won the Juno for Electronic Album of the Year.
 
Both Evren and Nic credit the Selwyn House media program as a crucial part of the development of their creative artistic drive and ultimate career path.
 
“Bill Bedard’s media program was one of the major starting points for me,” says Nicholas. “It fueled my desire to explore technologies and storytelling methods. Our curiosity for film and media was always nurtured and, most importantly, encouraged and invited with enthusiasm. Technology-wise, Selwyn’s budget ensured we had top-of-the-line tools and software at our disposal, some of which are still industry standard!”
                                                                                 
“I was lucky enough to find my passion for film as early as Middle School,” says Evren. “The support I received from Selwyn House and, most notably, Bill Bedard, shaped our futures. His continued support through high school and after has propelled me into the film world with confidence. The opportunities and skills that Bill and Selwyn House taught me had a direct impact on much of the success I achieved at such a young age.”

To watch the 2017 Juno-nominated video “Lite Spots”, click here.
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