Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

Winners announced at The Comedic & Dramatic Arts Awards during Canadian Screen Week 2023

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Saturday, April 15, 2023
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The Comedic and Dramatic Arts Awards, which recognized the best of television performance and craft categories, took place earlier this evening and saw CBC's The Porter winning a record 12 Canadian Screen Awards, leading television honours overall.

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  • The Comedic and Dramatic Arts Awards, which recognized the best of television performance and craft categories, took place earlier this evening and saw CBC's The Porter winning a record 12 Canadian Screen Awards, leading television honours overall.
  • Wins include: Best Drama Series; Best Direction, Drama Series, presented by Playback; Best Writing, Drama Series; and Best Guest Performance, Drama Series for Alfre Woodward.
  • In comedy, the sophomore season of CBC's Sort Of took home seven Canadian Screen Awards.
  • "I want to extend both a heartfelt thank you to the incredible team who helped make these celebrations possible, and  mighty congratulations to all of the immensely talented 2023 Canadian Screen Awards winners."

Nominees Announced for the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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The 2023 Canadian Screen Awards will be presented in a series of seven intimate genre-based awards presentations, with esteemed members of the Canadian screen-based industry who brought us the best work from the last year, gathering in person at Meridian Hall in Toronto from Tuesday, April 11, 2023 through to Friday, April 14, 2023, all culminating with The Canadian Screen Awards with Samantha Bee, broadcasting on Sunday, April 16 at 8 PM (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.

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  • The 2023 Canadian Screen Awards will be presented in a series of seven intimate genre-based awards presentations, with esteemed members of the Canadian screen-based industry who brought us the best work from the last year, gathering in person at Meridian Hall in Toronto from Tuesday, April 11, 2023 through to Friday, April 14, 2023, all culminating with The Canadian Screen Awards with Samantha Bee, broadcasting on Sunday, April 16 at 8 PM (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.
  • An intimate look at Canadian storytelling excellence on screen, The Canadian Screen Awards with Samantha Bee is an hour-long, star-studded broadcast special featuring celebrity interviews, highlights from the awards presentations throughout Canadian Screen Week 2023, and the presentation of the Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award.
  • For the full list of 2023 Canadian Screen Award nominees, please visit academy.ca/nominees ; view the full schedule for Canadian Screen Week 2023 at academy.ca/schedule .
  • Media accreditation for the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards opens on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

RBC renews commitment to the MVP Project in support of emerging Canadian recording artists and filmmakers

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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The program, which launched in 2018, provides funding for emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers to create and produce music videos.

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  • The program, which launched in 2018, provides funding for emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers to create and produce music videos.
  • The MVP Project, administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, is committed to supporting the Canadian music video community as they transform their music into video and reach new audiences.
  • MVP Labs launched in 2022 featuring four behind-the-scenes sessions with artists and directors behind MVP-supported music videos, with more planned for 2023.
  • "We are thrilled to continue working alongside RBC to support even more emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers over the next three years."

The MVP Project surpasses $1 million in support of emerging Canadian recording artists and filmmakers

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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This milestone coincides with round eight of the program, in which grants were awarded to 12 teams of emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers.

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  • This milestone coincides with round eight of the program, in which grants were awarded to 12 teams of emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers.
  • MVP Project grants provide emerging talent with much-needed support to bring their creative visions to life, and a platform to showcase their talent.
  • The MVP Project is dedicated to growing the Canadian music video community and to providing opportunities for creatives to connect in a meaningful way.
  • Eligible emerging recording artists and filmmakers are encouraged to apply for Round 9, which will be announced in the coming months.

Spin Master Entertainment Brings Home The Golden Screen Award for PAW Patrol: The Movie™ - Presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

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Saturday, April 9, 2022
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TORONTO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, has won The Golden Screen Award for Feature Film, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, for its box office hit PAW Patrol: The Movie.

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  • TORONTO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, has won The Golden Screen Award for Feature Film, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, for its box office hit PAW Patrol: The Movie.
  • The Golden Screen Award recognizes the Canadian film that grossed the highest domestic box office over the time period of Jan 1, 2021 to Feb 24, 2022.
  • PAW Patrol: The Movie stayed true to these rootswith more than 90% of the production being completed in Canada.
  • In addition to receiving The Golden Screen Award, Spin Master's PAW Patrol won Best Pre-School Program/Series and PAW Patrol Moto Pups: Pups vs the Ruff-Ruff Pack won Best Sound, Animation.

OverActive Media Names Former RBC Brand Leader as New Vice President of Marketing and Brand

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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McGlynn leaves his prior role as Vice President of Brand at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to join OverActive as Vice President of Marketing and Brand.

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  • McGlynn leaves his prior role as Vice President of Brand at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to join OverActive as Vice President of Marketing and Brand.
  • In his role, McGlynn oversaw teams that delivered brand strategy, brand metrics and insights, sponsorships, events, and youth banking.
  • The esports industry continues to grow at an exponential rate and OverActive Media is a global leader in the space.
  • I cant wait to get started with the talented team already assembled and to play a key role in growing the brand and helping OverActive reach its bold business goals, said Matt McGlynn, Vice President, Marketing and Brand, OverActive Media.

Bell Media and Its Partners Receive 48 Awards at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards

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Friday, May 21, 2021
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With a total of 48 awards across television, digital, and film, Bell Media continues to be recognized for its commitment in championing and creating exceptional and engaging original Canadian content.\nDelivered through virtual presentations during Canadian Screen Week, Bell Media was honoured with 29 Canadian Screen Awards in the television categories, more than any other private broadcaster.

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  • With a total of 48 awards across television, digital, and film, Bell Media continues to be recognized for its commitment in championing and creating exceptional and engaging original Canadian content.\nDelivered through virtual presentations during Canadian Screen Week, Bell Media was honoured with 29 Canadian Screen Awards in the television categories, more than any other private broadcaster.
  • 19 awards went to Bell Media-supported feature films, including a leading seven wins for Blood Quantum, five for Akilla\'s Escape, and Best Motion Picture for Beans.
  • Several of these titles are available now for streaming on Crave .\n"We are inspired by the accomplishments of the creatives who continue to produce the very best Canadian series, content, and films," said said Karine Moses, Senior Vice-President, Content Development & News, Bell Media.
  • "We are proud of the industry-leading content that Bell Media and its production partners have produced this year, telling diverse and compelling stories across our news, scripted, factual, reality, and lifestyle programs.

Bell Media Congratulates TV and Film Production Partners on 181 Nominations for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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Announced earlier today , Bell Media garners 181 total nominations, comprising 104 television and digital nominations and 77 nominations for Bell Media-supported films.

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  • Announced earlier today , Bell Media garners 181 total nominations, comprising 104 television and digital nominations and 77 nominations for Bell Media-supported films.
  • The Canadian Screen Awards take place during Canadian Screen Week (May 17-20), via a series of Virtual Awards Presentations.
  • CARDINAL won seven awards at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Dramatic Series.
  • To view the full press release and list of Bell Media television and film nominations, click here .