Ben Torio wins Trinity Western University documentary contest
Ben Torio, a Grade 12 student from MEI Secondary in Abbotsford, has won first place in Trinity Western University’s (TWU) 2026 Frame It Forward documentary contest. His winning five-minute film, titled ‘Peace – Now in Technicolor’, focuses on the activities of the Fraser Valley Gleaners Society.
The non-profit organization collects, dehydrates, and packages local fresh and frozen produce to be distributed to communities in need globally. Torio’s documentary included interviews with local volunteers and administration assistant Melissa Pelletier.
The contest, which challenges Grade 11 and 12 students to create short films, centered on the theme of ‘creating positive change’ for the 2026 cycle. For his achievement, Torio received a $1,000 prize.
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Abbotsford · Ben Torio · Fraser Valley Gleaners Society · MEI Secondary · Trinity Western University
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Fraser Valley Gleaners Society is a non-profit that packages local produce for hungry communities. agassizharrisonobserver.com · cloverdalereporter.com · missioncityrecord.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The winning documentary explored the work of the Fraser Valley Gleaners Society. agassizharrisonobserver.com · cloverdalereporter.com · missioncityrecord.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ben Torio created a short documentary titled ‘Peace – Now in Technicolor’. agassizharrisonobserver.com · cloverdalereporter.com · missioncityrecord.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Trinity Western University hosted the Frame It Forward contest for Grade 11 and 12 students. agassizharrisonobserver.com · cloverdalereporter.com · missioncityrecord.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ben Torio won first place in the contest and received a $1,000 prize. agassizharrisonobserver.com · cloverdalereporter.com · missioncityrecord.com · surreynowleader.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 2026 competition theme was ‘creating positive change’. agassizharrisonobserver.com · cloverdalereporter.com · missioncityrecord.com · surreynowleader.com