Out Standing
2025 Canadian drama film
Out Standing (French: Seule au front) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Mélanie Charbonneau and released in 2025. An adaptation of Sandra Perron's memoir Outstanding in the Field, the film stars Nina Kiri as Perron, adapting to civilian life after resigning from her position with the Canadian Armed Forces amid a media firestorm around allegations, which she refuses to publicly confirm, that she was sexually assaulted.
The cast also includes Vincent Leclerc, Antoine Pilon, Enrico Colantoni, Adrian Walters, Stephen Kalyn, Conrad Pla, Andreas Apergis, Noah Parker, Steve Nash, Nicolas Fontaine, Aniko Kaszas, Hayley Festeryga and Anthony Therrien in supporting roles.
01Production
Principal photography took place in spring 2024 across Montreal, the Valcartier military base in Quebec, and Hamilton, Ontario.
02Distribution
The film premiered in the Discovery program at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2025.
It had its commercial theatrical release across Canada, including Quebec, on September 26, 2025.
03Critical response
Overall, critics generally agree that Out Standing succeeds both as a character study and as a critique of systemic misogyny within the military, anchored by a commanding central performance from Nina Kiri.
04Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival | 2025 | Audience Choice, Feature Film | Mélanie Charbonneau | Won | |
| Outstanding Female-Led Feature Film | Won | ||||
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2026 | Best Lead Performance in a Drama Film | Nina Kiri | Nominated | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Mélanie Charbonneau, Martine Pagé | Won | |||
| Best Sound Editing | Jane Tattersall, Sue Conley, David Evans | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Matt Glover, Dave Sauro | Nominated | |||
| ACTRA Toronto Awards | 2026 | Outstanding Performance, Female | Nina Kiri | Won |
Sources and credits
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