#CDNSCREENAWARDS: 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD BROADCAST GALA WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Winners from The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards were revealed on the evening of Sunday, May 31, 2026 live at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. The show was hosted by Andrew Phung and presenters included Shamier Anderson, Lauren Ash, Eden Grinshpan, Allan Hawco, Anna Lambe, Laurence Leboeuf, Mae Martin, Peter Mooney, Priyanka, George Stroumboulopoulos, Karine Vanasse, and Supinder Wraich.

Special Awards
Dave Foley presented Mike Myers with the Academy Icon Award, presented by NBC Universal.

Hudson Williams presented Sophie Nélisse with the Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS.

Ron MacLean presented Hazel Mae with the Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism.

Additionally, Eugene Levy presented a touching tribute to the late Catherine O’Hara.

Complete list of winners from tonight’s Broadcast Gala:

Best Lead Performer, Comedy

North of North

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Anna Lambe

Performance in a Leading Role, Drama | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, drame

Grace Glowicki – Honey Bunch

Radius Award

Sponsor | MADE | NOUS

Sophie Nélisse

Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, comédie

Jay McCarrol – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism

Hazel Mae

Best Lead Performer, Drama Series

Sponsor | The Canada Media Fund

Heated Rivalry

Crave 

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Hudson Williams

Best Motion Picture | Meilleur film

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie – Matthew Miller, Matt Greyson

Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award

Heated Rivalry

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Jacob Tierney, Brendan Brady

Best Comedy Series

Sponsor | Lionsgate Canada

North of North

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Stacey Aglok MacDonald, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Miranda de Pencier, Garry Campbell, Anya Adams, Susan Coyne, Teresa M. Ho, Mike Goldbach, Fabrizio Filippo, Patricia Curmi

Academy Icon Award

Sponsor | NBCUniversal

Mike Myers

Best Drama Series

Sponsor | Blink49 Studios

Heated Rivalry

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Jacob Tierney, Brendan Brady

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This week, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) unveiled the winners of the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, celebrating the very best in film, television, and digital media and honouring the momentous achievements of the screen-based industries over the past year.

The final group of winners were announced tonight during The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, which was broadcast and streamed live on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV for the first time. The ceremony saw Heated Rivalry win Best Drama Series, presented by Blink49 Studios, and the Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award, while Hudson Williams took home Best Lead Performer, Drama Series, presented by The Canada Media Fund, for his role in the show. Anna Lambe received the award for Best Lead Performer, Comedy for her role in North of North, which was also named Best Comedy Series, presented by Lionsgate Canada.

In film, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie was awarded Best Motion Picture and Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy for Jay McCarrol; Performance in a Leading Role, Drama went to Grace Glowicki for Honey Bunch.

Kicked off by a celebratory musical number from host Andrew Phung, The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards was an unforgettable evening that moved audiences with clever laughs, heartfelt tributes, and immense pride for the wealth of creative talent within Canada.

A selection of the 2026 Special Award recipients were celebrated by their peers: Dave Foley presented Mike Myers with the Academy Icon Award, presented by NBCUniversal; Hudson Williams honoured Sophie Nélisse with the Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS, and Ron MacLean presented the Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism to Hazel Mae. On stage, Myers, Nélisse, and Mae each shared sincere appreciation for the recognition.

“This year marked a bold and unprecedented step forward for both our screen industries and the Canadian Screen Awards, which united three of our nation’s leading broadcasters — Bell Media, Corus, and CBC — in a truly collaborative effort to showcase and celebrate fresh, undeniably Canadian stories and the minds behind them,” said Tammy Frick, CEO, Academy of Canadian Television. “Canadian creators continue to produce distinctive work that is resonating with more and more audiences at home and around the world. With such a rush of momentum, the Canadian Screen Awards is proud to have celebrated the richness of today’s Canadian film and television with more ways to watch than ever.”

This year, the Canadian Screen Awards recognized excellence in 146 film, television, and digital media categories through a series of six award presentations during Canadian Screen Week 2026. Heated Rivalry led both television and overall winners with 16, a record for Canadian Screen Award wins in a single year, followed by North of North with nine and Canada’s Drag Race with eight. The inaugural Spotlight Award categories saw Wayward win the Spotlight Award for Best Series, while Amanda Brugel received the Spotlight Award for Best Performance for her role in The Handmaid’s Tale. Similarly, Julie Nolke was named the inaugural Creator of the Year.

In film, 40 Acres took home nine awards, including the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award for director R.T. Thorne, while Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie received six and Honey Bunch three. In the digital media categories, County Blooms: A Flower Powered Adventure won three, while Cows Come Home was awarded two.

The vast majority of the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards were handed out live in Toronto at the CBC Broadcast Centre (from May 28 to May 30) in a series of five award shows, hosted by notable Canadian personalities: Devo Brown, Anne-Marie Withenshaw, Heather Butts,

Jennifer Hsiung, Jess Allen, as well as Ennis Esmer and Jackie Pirico. Additional Special Award recipients were also honoured during the award ceremonies: Mile End Kicks received the Sustainable Production Award, presented by CBC, while maxine bailey was honoured with the Changemaker Award.

About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada with a membership of more than 3,500 emerging and established English and Francophone industry professionals. Founded in 1979, the Canadian Academy is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors while remaining committed to nurturing all levels of talent through professional development, networking opportunities, and guidance that contribute to industry growth, inclusion, and mentorship. The Canadian Academy annually produces the Canadian Screen Awards, bringing together the screen-based industries to honour and celebrate the country’s top talent in Canadian film, digital media, and English-language television, as well as the Gémeaux Awards, which recognize the best in French-language television and digital media productions in Canada.

​​The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly acknowledges the support of its Leading Media Partner, CBC; Premier Partner, Telefilm Canada; Platinum Partner, Bell Media; and its Lead Partners, Netflix, The Canada Media Fund, Cineplex, and the Cogeco Fund.

For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.

(Photo credit: George Pimentel Photography)

#SPOTTED: HUDSON WILLIAMS IN TORONTO FOR 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

In case you weren’t aware, it’s Canadian Film and Television’s moment this week, Canadian Screen Week, reason enough to bring Canada’s darling Hudson Williams back to the City for the celebrations. The breakout star of HEATED RIVALRY just wrapped Thriller Apparatus in the City this spring and will hopefully be receiving his flowers tomorrow night at the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala. He’s nominated for Best Lead Performer, Drama Series this year for his performance as Shane Hollander. The Series itself has received a whopping 18 nominations, already winning in 13 categories! Williams’ Co-Star Sophie Nélisse already took home Best Supporting Performance, Drama, with Jacob Tierney winning for Writing and Directing as well.

We spotted Williams arriving in the City for the awards, and he was incredibly gracious to stop for some autographs and photos. We’ve been aboard the ride since Heated Rivalry debuted late last year on Crave, and it’s been nothing short of magical seeing the Cast’s stars soar so high.

We’re rooting for you Hudson, bring home the gold!

Some highlights from the sighting:

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#CDNSCREENAWARDS: 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD SCRIPTED TELEVISION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Winners from The Scripted Television Awards were revealed on the evening of Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. The show was hosted by Ennis Esmer and Jackie Pirico, and presenters included Tope Babalola, Valerie Creighton, Giacomo Gianniotti, Arianna Shannon, Jason Washington, Harrison Weinreb, and Jennifer Whalen.

The next and final group of winners will be shared tomorrow evening, following The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.

Complete list of Scripted Television winners:

THE SCRIPTED TELEVISION AWARDS

Best Lead Performer, TV Movie

Dying in Plain Sight
Lifetime (Corus Entertainment)
(Neshama Entertainment)
Raffa Virago

Best Writing, TV Movie

Dateless to Dangerous: My Son’s Secret Life

Lifetime (Corus Entertainment)

(Neshama Entertainment)

Caitlin English

Best Direction, TV Movie

Dying in Plain Sight

Lifetime (Corus Entertainment)

(Neshama Entertainment)
Michelle Ouellet

Best Picture Editing, Web Program or Series

County Blooms: A Flower Powered Adventure – Grow With the Flow
(JPo & Co Entertainment Inc.)
Jessica Graore

Best Picture Editing, Drama

Sponsor | Rolling Pictures

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Véronique Barbe

Best Picture Editing, Comedy

Late Bloomer – New Canadian

Crave

(Blink49 Studios)

Baun Mah

Best Sound, Fiction

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Vincent Riendeau, Martin M Messier, Joe Scandella, Natalie Fleurant, Simon Meilleur, Eric Med Lagacé, Peter Lopata, Valéry Dufort-Boucher

Best Direction, Web Program or Series

Cows Come Home – The Teeth
(Belleview Creative INC & Katie Chats INC)
Katie Uhlmann

Best Visual Effects

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything

Crave
(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Simon Devault, Philippe Massonnat, Christophe Trepanier, Felix Arsenault

Best Achievement in Make-Up

Canada’s Drag Race – The Slayoffs: Teams Edition

Crave

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

Viktor Peters

Best Achievement in Hair

North of North – Carnivores

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Chrystal Lotz, Tasha Cadotte

Best Costume Design

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Hanna Puley

Best Original Music, Comedy

North of North – Top of the World

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Caleb Chan, Brian Chan

Best Original Music, Drama

Heated Rivalry – Rookies

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Peter Peter

Best Writing, Web Program or Series

About That with Andrew Chang – Charlie Kirk Shooting: Why Kill Him?
(CBC)
Andrew Chang, Courteney Dorrington

Best Production Design or Art Direction, Fiction

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything

Crave 

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Aidan Leroux, Alder Dunlap, James McCrindle

Best Writing, Comedy

North of North – Top of the World

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Stacey Aglok MacDonald, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril

Spotlight Award for Best Writing

Wayward – Mirror
Netflix
(Sphere Media and Objective Fiction for Netflix)
Kayla Lorette

Spotlight Award for Best Direction

Ginny & Georgia – Is That a Packed Lunch?

Netflix

(Blue Ice Pictures)

Sharon Lewis

Spotlight Award for Best Series

Wayward
Netflix
(Sphere Media and Objective Fiction for Netflix)
Mae Martin, Jennifer Kawaja, Bruno Dubé, Mohamad El Masri, Andrea Glinski, Anna Beben

Spotlight Award for Best Performance

The Handmaid’s Tale
Crave
(Hulu, MGM, Take 5 Productions Inc.)
Amanda Brugel

Best Supporting Performance, Web Program or Series

18 to 35
(1000615249 Ontario Corp.)
Jean Yoon

Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series

Settle Down

(Border2Border Entertainment)
Alexander Nunez

Best Guest Performance, Drama Series

Heated Rivalry – Hunter
Crave
(Accent Aigu Entertainment)
Nadine Bhabha

Best Guest Performance, Comedy

North of North – Top of the World / Lost and Found

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Tanya Tagaq

Best Supporting Performer, Drama

Heated Rivalry

Crave
(Accent Aigu Entertainment)
Sophie Nélisse

Creator of the Year

Julie Nolke
(Feeling Peckish Inc.)
Julie Nolke

Best Photography, Drama

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Jackson Parrell

Best Photography, Comedy

Late Bloomer – Weekend at the Matthias’

Crave
(Blink49 Studios)

Gayle Ye

Best Achievement in Casting, Fiction

Heated Rivalry

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Jenny Lewis, Sara Kay

Best Original Music – Original Song

Heated Rivalry – Olympians – “It’s You”

Crave

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)
Peter Peter

Best Web Program or Series, Fiction

Cows Come Home
(Belleview Creative INC & Katie Chats INC)
Katie Uhlmann, Lindsey Middleton, Hari Ramesh, David Carruthers, Keri Ferencz

Best Direction, Comedy

Sponsor | Cinespace Studios

North of North – Carnivores

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Zoe Hopkins

Best Writing, Drama Series 

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything

Crave 

(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Jacob Tierney

Best Direction, Drama Series

Sponsor | DGC Ontario

Heated Rivalry – I’ll Believe In Anything
Crave
(Accent Aigu Entertainment)

Jacob Tierney

Best TV Movie

Dying in Plain Sight

Lifetime (Corus Entertainment)

(Neshama Entertainment)

Vanessa Aprile-Welfle, Suzanne Berger, Kyle Cooper, Hannah Pillemer, Jason Wan Lim, Arnie Zipursky, Bonnie Zipursky, Dayna Zipursky

Best Supporting Performer, Comedy

North of North

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)

(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)

Maika Harper

Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy

Sponsor | e=mc² productions

North of North

CBC/APTN (CBC/APTN)
(Northwood Entertainment, Red Marrow Media)
Anna Lambe, Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke, Zorga Qaunaq, Jay Ryan

Full Canadian Screen Week 2026 Schedule:

Thursday, May 28, 2026
11:30 AM ET: The Children’s Television Awards
6:00 PM ET: The Cinematic Arts Awards, presented by Telefilm Canada, supported by Cineplex

Friday, May 29, 2026
11:30 AM ET: The Broadcast News & Sports Awards, presented by CTV News, Crave, and TSN
6:00 PM ET: The Unscripted Television Awards, presented by Crave

Saturday, May 30, 2026
6:00 PM ET: The Scripted Television Awards

Sunday, May 31, 2026
8:00 PM ET: The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
Broadcasting and streaming on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV

#CDNSCREENAWARDS: 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD UNSCRIPTED TELEVISION AWARD WINNERS

Winners from The Unscripted Television Awards, presented by Crave, were revealed on the evening of Friday, May 29, 2026 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. The show was hosted by Jess Allen, and presenters included Mary Berg, Tyrone Edwards, Ali Hassan, Luke Hutchie and Anne-Marie Mediwake.

The next group of winners will be shared tomorrow evening, following The Scripted Television Awards.

Full Canadian Screen Week 2026 Schedule:

Thursday, May 28, 2026
11:30 AM ET: The Children’s Television Awards
6:00 PM ET: The Cinematic Arts Awards, presented by Telefilm Canada, supported by Cineplex

Friday, May 29, 2026
11:30 AM ET: The Broadcast News & Sports Awards, presented by CTV News, Crave, and TSN
6:00 PM ET: The Unscripted Television Awards, presented by Crave

Saturday, May 30, 2026
6:00 PM ET: The Scripted Television Awards

Sunday, May 31, 2026
8:00 PM ET: The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
Broadcasting and streaming on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV

Winners below:

Best Photography, Lifestyle or Reality/Competition

The Amazing Race Canada – I’m Just Practicing Falling

CTV (Bell Media)
(Insight Productions Ltd.)

Ryan Shaw

Best Achievement in Casting, Non-Fiction

Canada’s Drag Race

Crave

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

Heather Muir

Best Direction, Reality/Competition

Sponsor | Crave

Canada’s Drag Race – Go Off Queen

Crave

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

Shelagh O’Brien

Best Writing, Factual

Still Standing – Prince Rupert, B.C.

CBC (CBC)

(Frantic Films)

Jonny Harris, Fraser Young, Graham Chittenden, Aisha Brown

Best Writing, Lifestyle or Reality/Competition

Canada’s Drag Race – Go Off Queen

Crave 

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Trevor Boris, Spencer Fritz, Jake Benaim

Best Writing, Documentary

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

Crave

(OYA Media Group)

Alison Duke

Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series

Blue Rodeo: Lost Together

documentary Channel (CBC)

(Cream Productions)

David W. Brady, Kate Harrison Karman, Paul Johnson, Susan de Cartier, Corey Russell, Francine DiBacco, Dale Heslip

Best History Documentary Program or Series

Sponsor | Blue Ant Studios

Who Killed the Montreal Expos?

Netflix

(Attraction Images Inc.)

Marie-Christine Pouliot, Richard Speer, Stéphanie Thibault

Barbara Sears Award for Best Visual Research

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

CBC (CBC)

(Lilith Movie Canada Inc.)

Stefanie McCarrol, Tammy Egan, Judy Ruzylo

Best Direction, Variety or Sketch Comedy

This Hour Has 22 Minutes – Fight of the Century

CBC (CBC)

(22M Hour Productions (NS) 32, 22M Hour Productions (ON) 32)

Jocelyn Corkum, Darrell Faria

Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy

This Hour Has 22 Minutes – Oval Office Showdown

CBC (CBC)

(22M Hour Productions (NS) 32, 22M Hour Productions (ON) 32)

Jordan Foisy, Mark Critch, Mike Allison, Jeremy Woodcock, Nigel Grinstead, Aba Amuquandoh, Chris Wilson, Stacey McGunnigle, Ashley Botting, Dan Dillabough, Allana Reoch, Ajahnis Charley, Alan Shane Lewis, Clare Belford, Kyle Hickey, Peter Anthony, Isabella Campbell, Bita Joudaki

Best Picture Editing, Reality/Competition

Canada’s Drag Race – Grand Finale

Crave

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

Lindsay Ragone

Best Picture Editing, Documentary

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

Crave

(OYA Media Group)

Eugene Weis, CCE

Best Photography, Documentary or Factual

Exclusion: Beyond the Silence

TELUS Optik TV

(Ballinran Entertainment)

Iris Ng

Best Direction, Documentary Program

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

Crave

(OYA Media Group)

Alison Duke

Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research

Who Killed the Montreal Expos?

Netflix 

(Attraction Images Inc.)

Sophie Charest, Nancy Audet

Best Sound, Lifestyle, Reality, or Entertainment

Canada’s Drag Race – Go Off Queen

Crave 

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

John Diemer, Scott Brachmayer, Rosie Eberhard, Levi Linton, Dane Kelly, Rob Taylor, Eric Leigh, Alastair Sims

Best Sound, Documentary or Factual

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

Crave

(OYA Media Group)

Michelle Irving, Jordan Guy, Elma Bello, Derek Brin

Best Original Music, Documentary

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

Crave

(OYA Media Group)

Orin Isaacs

Best Original Music, Factual, Lifestyle, Reality, or Entertainment

Sponsor | e=mc² productions

Dark Side of the Cage – The Disappearance of Ronda Rousey

Crave

(Vice Studios Canada)

Nikhil Seetharam

Best Picture Editing, Factual

50,000 First Dates: A True Story – Head Over Heels

Amazon Prime Video Canada

(Peacock Alley Entertainment)

Ryan Monteith, Ben O’Neil, Chelsea Bennett

Best Direction, Factual

The Assembly – Howie Mandel

CBC (CBC)

(Small Army Entertainment, Assembly Productions Inc.)

Heather Hawthorn Doyle

Best Production Design or Art Direction, Non-Fiction

Canada’s Drag Race – Go Off Queen

Crave

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

Andrew Kinsella, Tara Smith

Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program

The Fifth Estate: The Shadow War on Libraries

CBC (CBC)
(CBC)

Allya Davidson, Emmanuel Marchand, Rachel Ward, Grant LaFleche

Rob Stewart Award for Best Science or Nature Documentary Program or Series

The Birdman of Cooper Island

TVO (TVO)

(Primitive Entertainment Inc.)

Kevin McMahon, Michael McMahon

Best Direction, Documentary Series

Stuff the British Stole – Operation Legacy

CBC (CBC)

(Cream Productions)

Stephanie Weimar

Best Documentary Program

The Loneliest Race

documentary Channel (CBC)

(Fathom Film Group)

Hannah Donegan, Ann Shin, Erica Leendertse

Best Host, Web Program or Series

County Blooms: A Flower Powered Adventure

(JPo & Co Entertainment Inc.)
Jen Pogue

Best Live Entertainment Special
Sponsor | Bespoke Audio Visual

The 2025 JUNO Awards

CBC (CBC)

(Insight Productions Ltd.)

Michael Bublé, Lindsay Cox, Allan Reid, John Brunton, Tracy Galvin, Del Cowie, Leah Gauthier, Anthony Matkovic, Jennifer Paterson, Kristine Pleau, Jordan Rudder, Erica McMaster, Mike Langevin, Luciano Casimiri, Kristeen Von Hagen, Kim Wheeler

Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition

Canada’s Drag Race

Crave

(Blue Ant Studios, Blue Ant CDR 5 Inc.)

Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, Traci Melchor

Best Comedy Special

People of Comedy

Crave

(Counterfeit Pictures)

Dan Bennett, Shane Corkery, Anton Leo, Kenny Robinson, Zoe Rabnett, Darrell Faria, Catherine McCartney, Ryan Goldhar

Best Direction, Lifestyle or Information

The Social – 2024 National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Special

CTV (Bell Media)

(Bell Media Studios)

Gillian E. Parker

Best Factual Series

Dark Side of the Ring

Crave

(Vice Studios Canada)

Howard Shefman, Guillermo Garcia, Jason Eisener

Best Talk Series

Power & Politics with David Cochrane

CBC News Network (CBC)

(CBC News)

Best Host, Lifestyle

Drag Brunch Saved My Life

Crave 

(Sphere Media Toronto Inc.)

Priyanka

Best Web Program or Series, Non-Fiction

County Blooms: A Flower Powered Adventure
(JPo & Co Entertainment Inc.)
Jen Pogue, Avi Federgreen, Michelle Jedrzejewski, Navin Ramaswaran, Chris Cull, Jessica Graore

Best Sketch Comedy Show & Ensemble Performance

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

CBC (CBC)

(22M Hour Productions (NS) 32, 22M Hour Productions (ON) 32)

Mike Allison, Michael Donovan, Meaghan Clark, Carl Gosine, Tracey Jardine, Dana Landry, Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Chris Wilson

Best Reality/Competition Program or Series

The Traitors Canada

CTV/Crave (Bell Media)

(Entourage)

Eric Young, Nathalie Brigitte Bustos, Denis Savard, Jacob Tierney, Justin Stockman, Mathieu Ouellet, David Gauthier

Best Lifestyle Program or Series

Drag Brunch Saved My Life

Crave

(Sphere Media Toronto Inc.)

Mark “Priyanka” Suknanan, Daniel Birnbaum, Justin Stockman, Bruno Dubé, Marlo Miazga, Kim Bondi, Corinna Lehr

#CDNSCREENAWARDS: 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD CINEMATIC ARTS AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Winners from The Cinematic Arts Awards, presented by Telefilm Canada, supported by Cineplex, were revealed on the evening of Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. The show was hosted by Anne-Marie Withenshaw, and presenters included Julie Roy, Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski, Karen Chapman, Jonathan Bronfman, Devon Bostick, Ashton James, and Joshua Odjick.

Special Awards
Cameron Bailey presented maxine bailey with the Changemaker Award.

Gosia Kamela and Lisa Clarkson presented Mérédith Gonzalez-Bayard, Mile End Kicks with the Sustainable Production Award, presented by CBC.

The next group of winners will be shared tomorrow morning, following The Broadcast News & Sports Awards, presented by CTV News, Crave, and TSN.

Winners below:

Original Screenplay | Meilleur scénario original

R.T. Thorne, Glenn Taylor – 40 Acres

Adapted Screenplay | Meilleure adaptation

Mélanie Charbonneau, Martine Pagé – Out Standing

Achievement in Visual Effects | Meilleurs effets visuels

Sponsor | Commanditaire | SPINVFX

Tristan Zerafa, Lou Gatti, Mike Stadnyckyj, Graham Houston, Toshi Kosaka, James Soares, Christopher Shewchuk, Jeniree Bastidas, Onur Can Yol, Luca Tarantini – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Best Live Action Short Drama | Meilleur court métrage de fiction

Year of the Dragon – Giran Findlay Liu, Lina Li

Best Animated Short | Meilleur court métrage d’animation

The Girl Who Cried Pearls | La jeune fille qui pleurait des perles – Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski, Julie Roy, Marc Bertrand, Christine Noël

Best Short Documentary | Meilleur court métrage documentaire

Sponsor | Commanditaire | Hot Docs

The Muse – Wanda Nolan, Liz Cowie, Rohan Fernando, Nathalie Cloutier

Performance in a Live Action Short Drama | Meilleure interprétation dans un court métrage de fiction

Fiona Fu – Year of the Dragon

Achievement in Art Direction / Production Design | Meilleure direction artistique / conception des décors

Peter Cosco – 40 Acres

Achievement in Editing | Meilleur montage

Simone Smith – Mile End Kicks

Achievement in Sound Mixing | Meilleur mixage sonore

Rudy Michael, Lucas Roveda, Dave Mercel, Adam Clark – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Changemaker Award

maxine bailey

Achievement in Costume Design | Meilleurs costumes

Melinda Dempster, Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Heather Hedley – Honey Bunch

Achievement in Make-Up | Meilleurs maquillages

Sponsor | Commanditaire | MAC Cosmetics

Charlotte Gavaris, Chris Bridges – At the Place of Ghosts | Sk+te’kmujue’katik

Achievement in Hair | Meilleures coiffures

Sava Zeranska – Honey Bunch

Best Stunt Coordination | ​Meilleure coordination des cascades

Angelica Lisk-Hann – 40 Acres

Achievement in Cinematography Presented by The Paul Bronfman Family Foundation | Meilleure direction photographique présentée par la Fondation de la Famille Paul Bronfman

Jeremy Benning – 40 Acres

Achievement in Sound Editing | Meilleur montage sonore

Ed Douglas, Dermain Finlayson – 40 Acres

Achievement in Music – Original Song | Meilleure chanson originale

Jay McCarrol, Matt Johnson – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie – “The Alphabet Song”

Achievement in Music – Original Score | Meilleure musique originale

Todor Kobakov – 40 Acres

Sustainable Production Award, presented by CBC

Mile End Kicks

Best Sound Design in a Feature Length Documentary | Meilleure conception sonore dans un long métrage documentaire

Andrew Zukerman – Endless Cookie

Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary | Meilleure direction photographique dans un long métrage documentaire

Iris Ng – There Are No Words

Best Feature Length Documentary | Meilleur long métrage documentaire 

Endless Cookie – Seth Scriver, Peter Scriver, Daniel Bekerman, Alex Ordanis, Chris Yurkovich, Jason Ryle, Neil Mathieson

Best Editing in a Feature Length Documentary | Meilleur montage dans un long métrage documentaire

Nicole Bazuin – Modern Whore

Best Original Music in a Feature Length Documentary | Meilleure musique originale dans un long métrage documentaire

Tom Third – Modern Whore

Golden Screen Award for Feature Film | Prix Écran d’or pour un long métrage

Sponsor | Commanditaire | Telefilm Canada

Compulsive Liar 2 | Menteuse – André Dupuy, Marie-Alexandra Forget, Émile Gaudreault
(Immina Films)

Achievement in Direction | Meilleure réalisation

R.T. Thorne – 40 Acres

Achievement in Casting | Meilleure distribution des rôles

Stephanie Gorin – 40 Acres

Performance in a Supporting Role, Comedy | Meilleure interprétation dans un rôle de soutien, comédie

Matt Johnson – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama | Meilleure interprétation dans un rôle de soutien, drame

Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers – Sweet Angel Baby

John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award | Prix John Dunning pour le meilleur premier long métrage

40 Acres – R.T. Thorne

#FIRSTLOOK: SOPHIE NELISSE TO RECEIVE RADIUS AWARD AT 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce Sophie Nélisse will receive the Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS at The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.

The Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS, is presented to a Canadian whose work is gaining significant international recognition and acclaim. This award celebrates individuals who are expanding the reach of Canadian talent and creativity on the world stage, contributing to Canada’s global reputation in the media and entertainment industry.

Sophie Nélisse is an internationally recognized Canadian actress whose career has steadily evolved from award-winning breakout roles to leading performances in acclaimed global productions. After gaining international attention in Philippe Falardeau’s Monsieur Lazhar, she went on to star in The Book Thief, establishing her internationally and earning multiple breakthrough awards. Sophie has built a diverse body of work across film and television in both French and English, having appeared in notable Quebec films such as Endorphine and 1:54.

She currently stars in the critically acclaimed series Yellowjackets, a role that has further solidified her presence on the international stage. Sophie continues to balance French and English-language projects, establishing herself as one of Canada’s most compelling international talents of her generation.

The Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS, will be awarded at The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 8 / 9 AT / 9:30 NT on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV.

Learn more about Sophie Nélisse and all 2026 Special Awards recipients here.

#FIRSTLOOK: “NORTH OF NORTH”, “40 ACRES”, AND “HEATED RIVALRY” LEAD 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced today the nominees for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, recognizing excellence across 146 categories in film, television, and digital media. The 14th annual awards will be presented over four days in Toronto during Canadian Screen Week 2026. The celebrations will culminate in The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, hosted by Andrew Phung, broadcasting and streaming on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 PM (9:00 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV.

Television series North of North tops both television and overall nominations with 20, including Best Comedy Series, presented by Lionsgate Canada; Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy; and Anna Lambe for Best Lead Performer, Comedy. Heated Rivalry scores 18 nominations, including Best Drama Series, presented by Blink49 Studios, followed by Small Achievable Goals with 12.

In film, 40 Acres leads nominations with 10, including Best Motion Picture; and nods for R.T. Thorne for both Achievement in Direction and the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award. Following with eight nominations are Follies | Folichonneries, Honey Bunch, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, while Blue Heron and Mile End Kicks both receive seven.

Settle Down earns the most digital media nominations with nine, including Alexander Nunez for Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series; followed by 18 to 35 with five; and Coming Home, Cows Come Home, and Dying Seconds with four each.

“Canada’s creative community has experienced an extraordinary year, with bold storytelling and world-class talent capturing attention at home and around the globe,” said Tammy Frick, CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “The momentum we’re seeing across film, television, and digital media speaks to the power of our industry, and we’re proud to celebrate the innovation and diverse voices that carry Canada’s screen sector to new heights.”

The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards also features the debut of the Spotlight Award categories, which are presented to eligible Canadians working on non-Canadian certified television series. Wayward leads the inaugural Spotlight Award nominations with seven, including the Spotlight Award for Best Series. The Way Home received four nominations, followed by Jane with three.

For a complete list of 2026 Canadian Screen Award nominees, please visit academy.ca/nominees.

Winners will be unveiled during Canadian Screen Week 2026, taking place from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. Over the course of six award presentations, nominees and winners will be recognized alongside this year’s Special Award recipients, leading up to the finale: The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards. Hosted by Andrew Phung, the ceremony will be broadcast and streamed on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 PM ET on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV. For a full listing of 2026 Canadian Screen Awards and programming, visit CanadianScreenWeek.ca.

Nominees for the Canadian Screen Awards are chosen by voting members of the Canadian Academy and by nominating juries, conducted virtually with representatives from the film, television, and digital media industries. The membership will now cast their votes between Thursday, March 26, 2026 and Monday, April 13, 2026 to determine the winners. For information on how to become a member, visit academy.ca/members.

Tickets for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards are now on sale. Canadian Screen Award nominees and guests can book their tickets online at academy.ca/boxoffice.

About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada with a membership of more than 3,500 emerging and established English and Francophone industry professionals. Founded in 1979, the Canadian Academy is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors while remaining committed to nurturing all levels of talent through professional development, networking opportunities, and guidance that contribute to industry growth, inclusion, and mentorship. The Canadian Academy annually produces the Canadian Screen Awards, bringing together the screen-based industries to honour and celebrate the country’s top talent in Canadian film, digital media, and English-language television, as well as the Gémeaux Awards, which recognize the best in French-language television and digital media productions in Canada.

​​The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly acknowledges the support of its Leading Media Partner, CBC; Premier Partner, Telefilm Canada; Platinum Partner, Bell Media; and its Lead Partners, Netflix, the Canada Media Fund, Cineplex, and the Cogeco Fund.

For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.

#FIRSTLOOK: MIKE MYERS, “MILE END KICKS” AND MORE TO BE HONOURED AT CANADIAN SCREEN WEEK 2026

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) is proud to unveil a selection of 2026 Special Award recipients, presented by the Canadian Screen Awards. This year’s honourees — maxine bailey, Hazel Mae, Mike Myers, and Mile End Kicks — will be celebrated for their enduring impact and momentous achievements during Canadian Screen Week 2026, which takes place in Toronto from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31, 2026.

“We are thrilled to honour these exceptional recipients whose creativity, vision, and dedication continue to shape the landscape of Canadian film and television at home and on the global stage,” said Tammy Frick, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “Their remarkable achievements not only inspire the next generation of storytellers but also remind the world of the extraordinary talent and innovation that Canada contributes to the screen arts. We can’t wait to celebrate them during Canadian Screen Week 2026!”

The 2026 Special Award recipients are:

The Changemaker Award honours a Canadian media professional who is actively engaged in advancing equity and inclusion by confronting racism and discrimination, amplifying underrepresented perspectives, and working toward systemic change within the industry. This year’s award is presented to maxine bailey, a dynamic member of Toronto’s arts community who currently serves as Executive Director of the Canadian Film Centre (CFC). Previously, bailey served as the Vice-President of Advancement at TIFF where she founded Share Her Journey, a fundraising commitment to achieving gender parity both on and off screen.

The Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism, presented to a Canadian broadcast journalist for their exceptional body of work in broadcast journalism, is awarded to Hazel Mae. A member of the Sportsnet’s on-air talent team since 2001, Mae has brought extensive television experience and knowledge to the network’s MLB coverage. Currently a member of the Toronto Blue Jays TV broadcast crew as on-field reporter, Mae brings the sights, sounds, and entertaining player interviews alive for viewers.

The Academy Icon Award, presented to a Canadian individual or institution for their exceptional, ongoing contribution to the media industry at home or abroad, is bestowed upon Mike Myers. Myers is one of the most multi­faceted performers of his generation. As an actor, writer, and producer he has brought an astonishing array of memorable characters to life in film and television, including Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, and Shrek. Among his many accolades, Myers has received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and on Canada’s Walk of Fame.

The Sustainable Production Award, presented by CBC, recognizes a Canadian production that has demonstrated leadership, innovation, excellent performance, and commitment to integrating sustainable production practices. This year, the award is presented to Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks. For this film, sustainable practice wasn’t just operational, it was embedded in the creative and community impact of the project. Led by Eco Set Manager Mérédith Gonzalez-Bayard, Mile End Kicks modelled what meaningful environmental leadership looks like with on-screen depictions of greener behaviours, local sourcing, and strong engagement with neighbourhood businesses. They achieved measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by choosing nearby locations, eliminating idling, facilitating carpooling and active transit, and even offsetting airfare.

All of this year’s Special Award recipients will be recognized at the award presentations taking place from May 28 to May 31 during Canadian Screen Week 2026. The full listing of award categories distributed by presentation will be released on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 alongside the nominees for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.

For more information, visit academy.ca. For the schedule of events, visit CanadianScreenWeek.ca.

About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada with a membership of more than 3,500 emerging and established English and Francophone industry professionals. Founded in 1979, the Canadian Academy is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors while remaining committed to nurturing all levels of talent through professional development, networking opportunities, and guidance that contribute to industry growth, inclusion, and mentorship. The Canadian Academy annually produces the Canadian Screen Awards, bringing together the screen-based industries to honour and celebrate the country’s top talent in Canadian film, digital media, and English-language television, as well as the Gémeaux Awards, which recognize the best in French-language television and digital media productions in Canada.

​​The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly acknowledges the support of its Leading Media Partner, CBC; Premier Partner, Telefilm Canada; Platinum Partner, Bell Media; and its Lead Partners, Netflix, the Canada Media Fund, Cineplex, and the Cogeco Fund.

For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.

#FIRSTLOOK: 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS SET TO TAKE PLACE MAY 31, 2026

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced today a landmark partnership that will bring three of Canada’s top broadcasters together to simulcast The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, a first-of-its-kind award show that will extend this annual celebration of Canadian film and television to more Canadians than ever. Happening on May 31 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto, The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will broadcast and stream at 8:00 PM ET on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV.

Taking the stage as host is Canadian actor and comedian Andrew Phung, an eight-time Canadian Screen Award winner for his iconic roles in both Kim’s Convenience and Run the Burbs.

“At this pivotal and transformational moment for our industry, it is invigorating to see three powerhouse Canadian broadcasters unite to present The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards,” said Tammy Frick, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “This unprecedented collaboration underscores the strength of our creative community, and the importance of celebrating Canadian stories on a national stage. We are also thrilled to welcome this year’s host, Andrew Phung, whose genuine rapport, infectious energy, and deep connection with audiences across the country make him a standout choice to lead our celebration of Canadian excellence.”

“As the lead broadcaster of the Canadian Screen Awards and the national public broadcaster, we are always looking for new ways to celebrate and elevate our incredible talent in Canada,” said Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports, CBC. “We are thrilled to join forces with Bell Media and Corus to champion Canadian storytelling, and bring the awards to more audiences across Canada than ever before.”

“Through this collaboration with the Academy and our Canadian broadcast and streaming partners, Bell Media is proud to help amplify the Canadian Screen Awards. We look forward to joining Canadians in celebrating homegrown storytelling and honouring the exceptional talent that defines excellence in Canadian film and television,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.

“Corus is proud to join our fellow broadcasters in delivering this important celebration of Canadian excellence to audiences across the country,” said Jennifer Abrams, SVP of Content and Marketing, Corus Entertainment. “Canadian storytelling has always been a cornerstone of our programming, and we’re deeply committed to investing in culturally relevant original content that is intentionally shaped by what audiences are passionate about. We’re delighted to celebrate and amplify that storytelling when The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards airs on Global and STACKTV.”

Hosted by actor and comedian Andrew Phung, The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards is Canada’s biggest night in entertainment, honouring homegrown film and television excellence alongside living legends and rising stars. Taking place in Toronto and simulcast on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV for the first time ever, The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will feature meaningful tributes to entertainment icons and never-before-seen TV moments, inviting viewers into a distinctly Canadian celebration of the stories that unite us all.

“I am so over-the-moon excited to be hosting the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards – I’ve wanted this gig for years!” said Andrew Phung. “Canadian Screen Week is such a highlight for our industry, and I’m so excited to spotlight the people and Canadian stories that make our industry so special. Personally, the Canadian Academy has meant so much to me. I won my first Canadian Screen Award in 2017 and it elevated my career in ways I couldn’t have imagined.”

Comedian, actor, and host Andrew Phung’s infectious and relatable personality has made him one of Canada’s top and most recognized comedic performers. He is best known for his award-winning performance on the hit CBC original and Netflix show, Kim’s Convenience, where he won five Canadian Screen Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actor, Comedy. Andrew is also the co-creator, executive producer, and star of the CBC original and Hulu series Run the Burbs, for which he won the 2025 Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performer, Comedy. His other recent television credits include LOL: Last One Laughing Canada on Amazon Prime Video Canada, and he’s the host of the new cooking competition series Big Burger Battle on Corus’ Flavour Network.

The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will be presented as part of Canadian Screen Week 2026, which takes place from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31 in Toronto. The full schedule of events can be found on CanadianScreenWeek.ca.

The nominees for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will be announced on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET on Academy.ca/nominees. Additionally, the Canadian Academy has several exciting announcements that will be shared in the lead-up to Canadian Screen Week 2026, including this year’s class of Special Award recipients. For more information, please visit Academy.ca.

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About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada with a membership of more than 3,500 emerging and established English and Francophone industry professionals. Founded in 1979, the Canadian Academy is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors while remaining committed to nurturing all levels of talent through professional development, networking opportunities, and guidance that contribute to industry growth, inclusion, and mentorship. The Canadian Academy annually produces the Canadian Screen Awards, bringing together the screen-based industries to honour and celebrate the country’s top talent in Canadian film, digital media, and English-language television, as well as the Gémeaux Awards, which recognize the best in French-language television and digital media productions in Canada.

​​The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly acknowledges the support of its Leading Media Partner, CBC; Premier Partner, Telefilm Canada; Platinum Partner, Bell Media; and its Lead Partners, Netflix, the Canada Media Fund, the Canadian Media Producers Association, Cineplex, the Cogeco Fund, and WBD Access Canada.

For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.

About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

About Bell Media
Bell Media is Canada’s leading media and entertainment company with a portfolio of assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. This includes leading Canadian-owned streamer, Crave, with a premium add-on to include STARZ; Canada’s most-watched television network, CTV; a powerful suite of specialty channels; the most-trusted news brand, CTV News; Canada’s cross-platform sports leaders, TSN and RDS; leading out-of-home advertising network, Astral; Québec’s fast-growing conventional French-language network, Noovo; the country’s leading radio and podcast app, iHeartRadio Canada; and a range of award-winning original productions, brands, and services. As a content leader and partner in Sphere Media, Sphere Abacus, Montréal’s Grande Studios, and Dome Productions, one of North America’s leading production facilities providers, Bell Media is committed to keeping Canadians entertained and informed.

Bell Media also offers best-in-class technology, marketing, and analytics support through Bell Marketing Platform, an omnichannel self-serve platform which includes Bell Audience Manager, Strategic Audience Management (SAM), and Bell Attribution Insights, in addition to advanced advertising solutions, including Live Connected TV and ads on Crave. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.1 Learn more at BellMedia.ca.

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About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops, delivers and distributes high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 25 specialty television services, 36 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and streaming platforms, and social digital agency and media services. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, Flavour Network, Home Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Slice, Adult Swim, National Geographic and Global News, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www.corusent.com.

#FIRSTLOOK: 2025 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD BROADCAST GALA WINNERS – “THE APPRENTICE”, “CANADA’S DRAG RACE”, AND “UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE” AMONG TOP WINNERS

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) revealed the final group of winners of the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards tonight as this year’s events came to a close, bringing an end to three days of celebrating the best in Canadian film, television, and digital media.

Tonight’s winners were unveiled during The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards, hosted by Comedian Lisa Gilroy and broadcast live on CBC and CBC Gem. The ceremony saw Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent take home Best Drama Series, while Children Ruin Everything won Best Comedy Series, presented by Lionsgate Canada. Supinder Wraich of Allegiance was awarded Best Lead Performer, Drama Series, presented by the Canada Media Fund and Andrew Phung of Run the Burbs won Best Lead Performer, Comedy. In film, The Apprentice was awarded Best Motion Picture and Performance in a Leading Role, Drama for Sebastian Stan; Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy went to Cate Blanchett for Rumours.

The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards also featured several memorable moments celebrating a selection of this year’s Special Award honourees. Kardinal Offishall honoured Marsha Greene with the Changemaker Award, presented by Insight Productions, while Lamar Johnson awarded the Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS, to Manny Jacinto. On stage, Greene and Jacinto each shared words of gratitude

List of winners below:

Best Lead Performer, Comedy

Run the Burbs
CBC (CBC)
(Pier 21 Films Ltd.)
Andrew Phung

Best Reality/Competition Program or Series

Canada’s Drag Race
Crave
(Blue Ant Studios, DR Canada Four Productions Inc.)
Trevor Boris, Yette Vandendam, Betty Orr, Laura Michalchyshyn, Michael Kot, Justin Stockman, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Spencer Fritz, Brett Ashley, Tomás Maturana

Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award

The Way Home
W Network (Corus Entertainment)
(Neshama Entertainment, Fox Entertainment Studios)
Heather Conkie, Alexandra Clarke, Marly Read, Arnie Zipursky, Suzanne Berger, Chyler Leigh, Andie MacDowell, Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi, Ani Kevork, John Calvert, Mitch Geddes, Jessica Runck

Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS

Manny Jacinto

Best Comedy Series
Sponsor | Lionsgate Canada

Children Ruin Everything
CTV (Bell Media)
(New Metric Media)
Mark Montefiore, Kurt Smeaton, Meaghan Rath, Anita Kapila, Chuck Tatham, Andrew De Angelis, Kathleen Phillips, Alyson Richards, Max Wolfond

Best Feature Length Documentary | Meilleur long métrage documentaire

Yintah – Jennifer Wickham, Brenda Michell, Michael Toledano, Bob Moore, Sam Vinal, Doris Rosso, Daniel Cross, Mila Aung-Thwin

Achievement in Direction | Meilleure réalisation

Matthew Rankin – Universal Language | Une langue universelle

Changemaker Award, presented by Insight Productions

Marsha Greene

Canada Media Fund Kids’ Choice Award

Warrior Up!
APTN (APTN)
(Picture This Productions)
David Finch, Maureen Marovitch

Performance in a Leading Role, Drama | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, drame

Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice

Best Motion Picture | Meilleur film

The Apprentice – Daniel Bekerman

Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, comédie

Cate Blanchett – Rumours

Best Lead Performer, Drama Series
Sponsor | The Canada Media Fund

Allegiance
CBC (CBC)
(Lark Productions)
Supinder Wraich

Best Drama Series

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Citytv (Rogers Sports & Media)
(Cameron Pictures, Lark Productions)
Erin Haskett, Tassie Cameron, Amy Cameron, David Valleau, Alex Patrick, Tex Antonucci, Wanda Chaffey
2025 Canadian Screen Award Winners Announced

This year, the Canadian Screen Awards recognized excellence across 149 film, television, and digital media categories. In television, Canada’s Drag Race led both television and overall honours with eight, including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series. Wynonna Earp: Vengeance won seven Canadian Screen Awards including Best TV Movie, and documentary series The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal also took home seven awards including Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series.

In film, Universal Language | Une langue universelle went home with six awards, including Achievement in Direction for Matthew Rankin and Original Screenplay, presented by Telefilm Canada. The Apprentice won five awards including Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama for Jeremy Strong, while the Canadian Screen Award for Performance in a Supporting Role, Comedy went to Graham Greene for Seeds. Best Feature Length Documentary went to Yintah, and the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award went to Karen Chapman for Village Keeper.

The Digital Media categories saw Stories from my Gay Grandparents win awards for Best Web Program or Series, Fiction and Best Supporting Performance, Web Program or Series for Tricia Black. Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series went to Megan Follows for My Dead Mom.

“The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards have been an extraordinary showcase of everything that makes our screen-based industries exceptional, honouring the creators, performers, and visionaries shaping Canadian storytelling,” said Tammy Frick, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “From bold new voices to globally recognized talent, congratulations to all of our 2025 Canadian Screen Award winners, nominees, and Special Award recipients. You each inspire us all with your work.”

The Canadian Screen Awards gathers annually the top talent in Canadian film, television, and digital media on one stage, and 2025 was no different. The vast majority of the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards were handed out live in Toronto at the CBC Broadcast Centre on May 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025 over a series of four shows, hosted by notable Canadian personalities: Michelle Dubé, Omar Sachedina, Chloe Wilde, Sonia Mangat, Carinne Leduc, Nigel Downer, and Allie Pearse. Additional Special Award recipients were also honoured during the award ceremonies: This Hour Has 22 Minutes received the Sustainable Production Award, presented by CBC; while Ellis Jacob and Denise Robert were each recognized with the Academy Board of Directors’ Tribute Award.

You can view The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards in its entirety for free on CBC Gem and all other shows at CanadianScreenAwards.ca.

The full list of 2025 Canadian Screen Award winners can be viewed here.

Highlights from the evening:

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About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada with a membership of more than 4,000 emerging and established English and Francophone industry professionals. Founded in 1979, the Canadian Academy is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors while remaining committed to nurturing all levels of talent through professional development, networking opportunities, and guidance that contribute to industry growth, inclusion, and mentorship. The Canadian Academy annually produces the Canadian Screen Awards, bringing together the screen-based industries to honour and celebrate the country’s top talent, as well as the Gémeaux Awards, which recognize the best in French-language television and digital media productions in Canada.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly acknowledges the support of its Leading Media Partner, CBC; Premier Partner, Telefilm Canada; Platinum Partner, Bell Media; and its Lead Partners, Netflix, the Canada Media Fund, the Canadian Media Producers Association, Cineplex, the Cogeco Fund, and WBD Access Canada.

For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.

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