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Helga Stephenson Stepping Down As CEO of The Academy

Helga Stephenson Stepping Down As CEO of The Academy

TORONTO | MONTREAL – Powerhouse leader Helga Stephenson will be stepping down from her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, it was announced today by Academy Chair Martin Katz. An executive search is now underway. Stephenson will remain as Academy CEO until this position is filled. “Nobody could […]

Helga Stephenson & Martin Katz Discuss CSA Nominations & Canadian Screen Week

Helga Stephenson & Martin Katz Discuss CSA Nominations & Canadian Screen Week

Helga Stephenson,CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television & Martin Katz, President of the Academy, announce The Canadian Screen Awards at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Tuesday, January 19. The nominations are in 132 categories (24 film, 101 in television and 7 in digital media). They also announced some of the events that will take place […]

2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees

2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees

TORONTO | MONTREAL – “We are proud today to announce the nominees for the 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS,” says Helga Stephenson, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “Congratulations to each and every nominee,” Stephenson adds. “They stand out in a field where the bar is already set high and continues to rise. That’s one […]

Martin Short To Be Honoured w/ Lifetime Achievement Award

Martin Short To Be Honoured w/ Lifetime Achievement Award

TORONTO | MONTREAL – Comedy icon Martin Short will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS, it was announced today by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “Martin Short’s creativity, talent and exuberance are boundless,” says Academy Chair Martin Katz. “In movies, television shows and on stage, his […]

Barry Avrich To Produce 2016 Canadian Screen Awards

Barry Avrich To Produce 2016 Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO | MONTREAL – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announces that Barry Avrich will produce the Academy’s 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS for FRANK Content, a Toronto based production company. Avrich is well known for his successful Stratford HD series including The Tempest, King Lear, King John and Antony and Cleopatra that he produced […]

Academy President Martin Katz Discusses Canadian Screen Week

Academy President Martin Katz Discusses Canadian Screen Week

Academy President Martin Katz Discusses Canadian Screen Week & The Awards At the Nominees Reception and took place Monday, February 23, 2015.

2015 Canadian Screen Awards

2015 Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO | MONTREAL – “Today we are very proud to reveal the nominees for the 2015 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS,” says Helga Stephenson, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT). “2014 was an exceptionally competitive year for Canadian film, television & digital media,” Stephenson adds. “The Academy received a record number of Canadian Screen Awards […]