Bookworm Wins the 2024 Fantasia Audience Award for Best International Film

A Heartwarming Tale of Adventure and Family

A Triumph for the Underdog

In a heartwarming triumph for the underdog, Bookworm, starring Elijah Wood as a hapless father who helps his daughter track down a worm that has escaped from their compost bin, has won the 2024 Fantasia Audience Award for Best International Film.

The film, which celebrates the power of a tenacious spirit and the importance of family, has captivated audiences at the Fantasia International Film Festival, which is now entering its third week.

A Joyous Celebration

Bookworm director Ant Timpson has said that he is "thrilled" with the film's success, and that he hopes it will inspire other underdog stories to be told.

"This award is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of giving a voice to the unheard," Timpson said. "I'm so grateful to the Fantasia audience for embracing this film and sharing it with the world."

A Lasting Impression

Bookworm has left a lasting impression on audiences, who have praised the film's heartwarming story, engaging characters, and beautiful cinematography.

One audience member said, "This film is a masterpiece. It's a beautiful, poignant, and inspiring story that will stay with you long after you've seen it."

Another audience member said, "Bookworm is a must-see for anyone who loves a good underdog story. It's a film that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of family."

Bookworm is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of giving a voice to the unheard. It is a film that will stay with you long after you've seen it.