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Call for Entries – 2017 Canadian Screen Awards in TV & Digital Media

Call for Entries – 2017 Canadian Screen Awards in TV & Digital Media

New awards to be presented for Virtual Reality and Interactive projects TORONTO | MONTREAL – The Academy today announced the call for entries for the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards in the Television and Digital Media categories. Producers are invited to submit their work for consideration through Friday, August 19, 2016 by visiting the Academy website. […]

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 […]

Eugene Levy & Catherine O’Hara To Receive Academy Legacy Awards

Eugene Levy & Catherine O’Hara To Receive Academy Legacy Awards

TORONTO | MONTREAL – Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara have been named recipients of the prestigious Academy Legacy Award, given for unflagging dedication in bringing international acclaim to Canadian talent in film, television or digital media, it was announced by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “With decades of brilliant work behind them and […]

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 […]