The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, reimagined its 2020 edition as a cinematic event, commissioning Canadian filmmakers to create short films inspired by the ten nominated albums.

CARIBOU – Suddenly, directed by Isabella Salas & Mark Ó Fearghaíl blended performance, video mapping, and GAN-generated imagery into a hybrid visual experience. AI-generated textures reshaped organic and digital elements, mirroring themes of transformation and impermanence. Live projections merged with generative visuals, dissolving the line between physical performance and digital abstraction.

Streaming on CBC Gem and CBCMusic.ca/Polaris, the event concluded with the live announcement of the 2020 Polaris-winning album on October 19, 2020.