Canadian filmmakers and television personalities are gearing up for the highly anticipated Canadian Screen Awards, which will take place tonight in Toronto. The awards ceremony, which celebrates Canadian film, television, and digital storytelling, has become a significant event in the industry, recognizing and rewarding outstanding achievements in these fields. This year, the ceremony promises to be an exciting one, with several standout nominees vying for top honors.
Leading Contenders in the Film Categories
- Matthew Rankin’s “Universal Language” picked up five awards in the film categories at a ceremony over the weekend and will compete for several more tonight, capping off a multi-day celebration of Canadian film, television, and digital storytelling.
- It’s vying for the best film trophy against “The Apprentice,” “Darkest Miriam,” “Gamma Rays,” “Village Keeper” and “Who Do I Belong To.”
The film category is highly competitive, with several strong contenders vying for the top prize.
Comedy Series Nominations
- Jasmeet Raina’s Crave dramedy series “Late Bloomer” won four awards at a gala for scripted television on Saturday, and is in contention tonight for best comedy series.
- It’s up against CTV’s “Children Ruin Everything,” CBC’s “One More Time” and Crave’s “Don’t Even” and “Office Movers.”
The comedy series category is also highly competitive, with several strong contenders vying for the top prize.
Host with the Most
“I know how hard it is to get TV shows and movies made (in Canada), and I’m so excited to celebrate the stuff that has been made,” said Edmonton-born comedian Lisa Gilroy, who is hosting tonight’s ceremony. “It is so good and so funny. And we deserve to party.”
Lisa Gilroy, a comedian and television personality, will be hosting the ceremony tonight, bringing her energy and enthusiasm to the stage.
NHL Scheduling and the Decision to Go Live
| Canadian Screen Awards | NHL Scheduling | Decision to Go Live |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television CEO Tammy Frick | No playoff game on Sunday | Two-hour show could air live |
The Canadian Screen Awards had initially planned to go live on television, but in a last-minute programming shift, the ceremony will now air live from Toronto on CBC and CBC Gem. The decision to return to television was made due to NHL scheduling conflicts, with no playoff game on Sunday, allowing the show to air live.
Nominees in the Drama Series Category
- “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” led all nominees overall with 20, and will square off for best drama series against CBC’s “Allegiance” and “Bones of Crows,” Hollywood Suite’s “Potluck Ladies” and CTV’s ”Sight Unseen.”
- Actors Kathleen Munroe and Aden Young compete for best lead performer in a drama series against Grace Dove of Crave’s “Bones of Crows,” Mayko Nguyen of Citytv’s “Hudson & Rex” and CBC stars Supinder Wraich of “Allegiance,” Hélène Joy of “Murdoch Mysteries, Michelle Morgan of “Heartland” and Vinessa Antoine of “Plan B.”
The drama series category is highly competitive, with several strong contenders vying for the top prize.
Nominees in the Comedy Film Category
- “Universal Language” stars Rojina Esmaeili and Pirouz Nemati are nominated for best performance in a leading comedy film role.
- They’re up against Maïla Valentir of “Ababooned,” Paul Spence of “Deaner ’89,” Taylor Olson of “Look at Me,” Emily Lê from “Paying for It,” Cate Blanchett of “Rumours” and Kaniehtiio Horn of “Seeds.”
The comedy film category is also highly competitive, with several strong contenders vying for the top prize.
Definition of Canadian Talent
Canadian talent is defined as any individual who has made a significant contribution to the Canadian film, television, or digital storytelling industry.
Spotlighting Canadian talent is essential for recognizing and rewarding outstanding achievements in the Canadian film, television, and digital storytelling industry.
Celebrating Canadian talent has several benefits, including promoting Canadian content, supporting Canadian creators, and showcasing the diversity and richness of Canadian storytelling.
Celebrating Canadian Talent: A Celebration of Excellence
The Canadian Screen Awards is a celebration of excellence in Canadian film, television, and digital storytelling, and it is an essential event in the industry. The awards ceremony promises to be an exciting one, with several standout nominees vying for top honors. The decision to return to television was made due to NHL scheduling conflicts, with no playoff game on Sunday, allowing the show to air live. The ceremony will be hosted by Lisa Gilroy, a comedian and television personality, who is excited to celebrate the outstanding achievements in the Canadian film, television, and digital storytelling industry. The Canadian Screen Awards is a celebration of Canadian talent, and it is an essential event in the industry. The ceremony promises to be an exciting one, with several standout nominees vying for top honors.