Why the other options are wrong:

• a new funding programme for filmmakers.: No funding programme for filmmakers is discussed as the main topic.
• the closing events of a music festival.: The festival is a film festival, not a music festival, and the story is about an award, not closing events.
• an increase in international film attendance.: The story is about one Canadian film winning, not about attendance numbers increasing.

Correct Answer: Best Canadian Feature award.

Why this is correct: The report clearly says Northern Lights Road won the Best Canadian Feature award at the Fantasia International Film Festival. This specific award name is stated directly in the story.

Why the other options are wrong:

• audience choice award.: An audience choice award is not mentioned in the report.
• best international feature award.: The film won the Best Canadian Feature award, not the best international feature award.
• best documentary film prize.: Northern Lights Road is a drama, not a documentary, and the prize is not called best documentary.

Correct Answer: support for international distribution.

Why this is correct: The report says the prize includes a cash award of fifty thousand dollars, along with support for international distribution. So in addition to the money, the filmmaker gets help distributing the film internationally.

Why the other options are wrong:

• a guaranteed screening tour across Quebec.: A guaranteed screening tour across Quebec is not mentioned as part of the prize.
• a position on the festival jury next year.: A position on the festival jury is not mentioned as part of the award.
• funding to produce a follow-up documentary.: Funding for a follow-up documentary is not part of the prize.

Correct Answer: the film's first public showing.

Why this is correct: Bennett said showing the film in Montreal was especially meaningful because it was the project's first public screening. It was its first time being shown to the public.

Why the other options are wrong:

• poorly attended.: The report says audiences responded well. It does not describe the Montreal screening as poorly attended; Bennett said it was the film's first public showing.
• the final stop on the tour.: The Montreal screening was the film's first public showing. The report does not describe it as the final stop on a tour, and the wider release comes later in October.
• linked to international sales.: The report does not say Bennett linked the Montreal screening to international sales.

Correct Answer: increase interest before wider release.

Why this is correct: The report says the recognition is expected to boost interest in the film ahead of its wider release. It is scheduled to open in theatres across Canada in October. So the award should help attract more viewers before the film is widely available.

Why the other options are wrong:

• mainly benefit Montreal's economy.: The report does not say the recognition will mainly benefit Montreal's economy.
• delay the film's Canadian release.: The award is expected to help the release, not delay it.
• limit screenings to festivals only.: The film is scheduled for theatres and streaming, not just festivals.