WBD Access x Canadian Academy Directors Program Unveils 2024 Cohort Toronto, July 11, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) are proud to announce the talent roster for the third iteration of the WBD Access x Canadian Academy Directors Program. This initiative continues to champion the creativity and vision of underrepresented directors in Canada by offering them unmatched opportunities to refine their craft, expand their industry knowledge, and connect with key figures in the entertainment industry. 2024 W ..read more

The Canadian Academy announces cohort for third year of the Executive Residency Program Seven mid-career professionals will receive mentorship from top executives in the industry Toronto, July 9, 2024 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced today the seven mid-career professionals selected as the third cohort of the Executive Residency Program. Launched in early 2022, this initiative aims to provide executive-level access to industry professionals who are Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour to help dismantle existing barriers and support the next ..read more

Top 10 Canadian music videos shortlisted for the 2024 Prism Prize Voting for the annual Audience Award is open now through June 6 at prismprize.com   Toronto, May 15, 2024 – Today, the finalists for the Grand Prize at the 2024 Prism Prize were revealed, showcasing the top 10 Canadian music videos of the year. Chosen by a distinguished jury of over 120 leading figures in Canadian music, film, and media arts, the winning artist and director will receive an unprecedented $20,000.00 CAD cash prize, marking the largest award in the realm of music videos worldwide. The 2024 Prism Prize Top 10 ..read more

Patrick Huard, Michael MacMillan, and Denis Villeneuve announced as 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Special Award Recipients  Honourees round out the full list of previously announced recipients: Jeff Barnaby, John Brunton, Marilyn Denis, Tonya Williams, Devery Jacobs, Lamar Johnson, Paul Workman, and Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope by Science North  Toronto, May 1, 2024 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) is pleased to announce the third and final group of 2024 Special Award recipients: Patrick Huard, Michael MacMillan, and Denis Villeneuve, three tal ..read more

Devery Jacobs, Lamar Johnson, Paul Workman, and Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope by Science North announced as 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Special Award Recipients Recipients join previously announced honourees Jeff Barnaby, John Brunton, Marilyn Denis, and Tonya Williams Final recipients to be announced in the coming weeks Toronto, April 4, 2024 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) is pleased to announce the second set of 2024 Special Award recipients, presented to three inspiring individuals and one game-changing production within Canada’s vibrant screen-bas ..read more

  Harrison Weinreb Named Inaugural Recipient of Misdirect: The Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant Montreal Comedian to receive $10,000 prize toward future project Toronto, March 21, 2024 – Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced Montreal-based comedian Harrison Weinreb as the inaugural recipient of Misdirect: The Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant. This initiative, announced last June, is aimed at supporting and celebrating emerging Canadian comedians who embody the spirit of late Canadian comedian, Nick Nemeroff, through a $10,000 grant intended to be uti ..read more

Canadian Screen Awards to honour Jeff Barnaby, John Brunton, Marilyn Denis, and Tonya Williams with Special Awards Additional recipients to be announced in the lead-up to Canadian Screen Week 2024 Toronto, March 19, 2024 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) is pleased to announce the first set of 2024 Special Award recipients, presented to four trailblazing individuals within Canada’s vibrant screen-based industries. All of this year’s Special Award honourees will be recognized for their outstanding contributions and successes during Canadian Screen Week 202 ..read more

Canadian Academy’s Executive Residency Program opens applications for third year of program Applications are open through Thursday, April 11, 2024 Toronto, March 13, 2024 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced year three of the Executive Residency Program, an initiative aimed at granting executive-level access to industry professionals who are Black, Indigenous, or persons of colour, to break down the barriers that currently exist for the next generation of creative executives and business leaders. Applications for the third cohort are open now and ..read more

Nominations Announced for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Little Bird tops television nominations with 19; Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry leads film with 17 Toronto, March 6, 2024 – Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards in 156 television, film, and digital media categories. The annual awards celebrating excellence on-screen will be presented over four days during Canadian Screen Week 2024, including The 2024 Canadian Screen Awards broadcast show, hosted by Mae Martin, airing on Friday, May 31 at 8 PM ..read more

At 20, Viv was a promising young singer. At 30, her failing music career has forced her back into her mother’s basement. But when this self-proclaimed Bad Jew lands ass-backwards into a job as a Cantor at her family’s synagogue, she’s thrown into a wild ride of illicit affairs, drug trips, tense family drama, self-discovery and some serious Jewish bops. It’s Shiva Baby meets A Star is Born. Modern Jewish wit and Hebrew Electro-Pop. The post Less Than Kosher appeared first on Academy.ca ..read more