Staying the Course posterWinner
Released
May 13, 2026
Produced by
New Century Films
Presented by
Aurora Films and Performing Arts
Watch on
YouTube / Ganjing World

Feature film202650 min

Staying the Course

She finds a phone and returns it,
only to be accused of extortion.
From a car nearby, someone saw everything.
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Best Actor · Best Editing · Best Actress · Best Supporting ActorSee more ›

Staying the CourseFeature film · 2026 · 50 min

Story & Cast

Unknown to Yali, a company chairman has watched the whole scene from his car.

This chance encounter brings Yali to the attention of Wu Yaohui, chairman of Jisheng Group. Despite being misunderstood and humiliated, she remains kind and true to her principles. When the company faces a crisis after refusing to work with an unethical business partner, Yali’s arrival opens the door to a new possibility for Jisheng.

In a world where doing what is right often clashes with personal gain,

when kindness is misunderstood and standing by your principles comes at a cost,

would you still stay true to your choices?

Feature film · 2026 · 50 min

  1. Adan Xu
  2. Allen Liu
  3. Cissy Li
  4. Leah Feng
  5. Melanie Zhao

Awards & Selections›

7 wins · 2026
Winner2026Best ActorBrampton Canada International Film Festival
Winner2026Best EditingBrampton Canada International Film Festival
Winner2026Best ActressBrampton Canada International Film Festival
Winner2026Best Supporting ActorBrampton Canada International Film Festival
Winner2026Best DirectorToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Winner2026Best PerformanceToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Winner2026Best PosterToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Nominee2026Best Art DirectionToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Nominee2026Best Canadian FilmToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Nominee2026Best Production DesignToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Nominee2026Best Set DesignToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Nominee2026Best Supporting ActressToronto International Nollywood Film Festival
Nominee2026Best Costume DesignToronto International Nollywood Film Festival

Extras

2 videos · Trailer, Teaser
Trailer

Stills & Posters

10 stills

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