Comedian Norm Macdonald hosted the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards (CSAs) live on CBC from the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, where 39 CSAs were presented to winners from across the country, it was announced by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.
“Tonight we congratulate and applaud all of the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards’ nominees and winners,” Academy Chair Martin Katz. “Through your skill, artistry and talent – you represent the cultural infrastructure of our creative economy. We are all very proud of you.”
Highlights from last night’s winners include:
TELEVISION
Best Comedy Series
Schitt’s Creek
CBC (CBC)
(Not A Real Company Productions Inc.)
Eugene Levy, Daniel Levy, Andrew Barnsley, Fred Levy, Ben Feigin, Mike Short, Kevin White, Colin Brunton
Best International Drama
Vikings
History Channel Canada (Shaw Media)
(Take 5 Productions)
Sheila Hockin, John Weber, Michael Hirst, Morgan O’Sullivan, James Flynn, Alan Gasmer, Sherry Marsh, Bill Goddard
FILM
Achievement in Cinematography | Meilleures images
Sponsor | Commanditaire | RUSHCUT
Yves Bélanger – Brooklyn
Achievement in Direction | Meilleure réalisation
Sponsor | Commanditaire | Pinewood Toronto Studios
Lenny Abrahamson – Room
Best Motion Picture | Meilleur film
Room – David Gross, Ed Guiney
Best Animated Short | Meilleur court métrage d’animation
The Ballad Of Immortal Joe – Hector Herrera, Pazit Cahlon
Ted Rogers Best Feature Length Documentary | Meilleur long métrage documentaire Ted Rogers
Hurt – Peter Gentile, Alan Zweig
39 Canadian Screen Awards’ winners also included six Academy Special Awards:
Corner Gas: The Movie won the Golden Screen Award for TV Drama / Comedy
Amazing Race Canada won the Golden Screen Award for TV Reality Show
Jamie M. Dagg won the Best First Feature for River sponsored by Telefilm Canada
Yannick Bisson won the Fan’s Choice Award sponsored by American Express
Martin Short was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award
Snowtime! won Cineplex Golden Screen Award for Feature Film, recieved by producer Marie-Claude Beauchamp
The CSAs are always a reminder of the importance of supporting local talent. Last night, highlighted the extent of great talent in Canada.
For a full list of winners, photos, videos click here.
