This week, Newfoundland and Labrador-based film and television productions, as well as a number of individuals working in the industry from this province, were nominated for Canada’s top honours in film and television.
Five television productions, two digital media productions and one feature film received Canadian Screen Awards nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, along with a number of talented individuals from this province. The full list of productions from this province can be viewed in the backgrounder below.
The award show will be broadcast on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. (Newfoundland Daylight Time) on CBC and the CBC Gem App.
The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television is the largest non-profit professional media arts organization in Canada. With a membership of more than 4,000 emerging and established industry professionals, the Academy is dedicated to developing, recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television and digital media sectors.
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“Our film and television industry is soaring right now. And the numbers speak for themselves – 17 Canadian Screen Awards this year and 39 projects filmed in the province last year. I am so proud of the attention and accolades our film and television industry is garnering. Congratulations to all nominees – on May 31, we’ll be cheering you on!”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“The Canadian Screen Awards nominations affirm our province’s creative prowess, highlighting the richness of our cultural contributions to the Canadian screen. Congratulations to all nominees for their outstanding achievements, reflecting the vibrant storytelling that defines our region. PictureNL is proud to support and showcase the remarkable talent from Newfoundland and Labrador on the national stage.”
Laura Churchill
CEO and Film Commissioner
PictureNL
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BACKGROUNDER
2024 Canadian Screen Award Nominations in Film and Television Newfoundland and Labrador
Television
Son of a Critch
Best Comedy Series
(Mark Critch, Tim McAuliffe, Andrew Barnsley, Allan Hawco, Ben Murray, Perry Chafe, John Vatcher, Amanda Joy, Rob Blackie)
Best Achievement in Casting, Fiction
(Jenny Lewis, Sara Kay)
Best Achievement in Hair
(Norma Richard, Who Dares Dare Hudaro?)
Best Original Music, Comedy
(Alan Doyle, Keith Power, Halley’s Comet)
Best Lead Performer, Comedy
(Benjamin Evan Ainsworth)
Best Lead Performer, Comedy
(Mark Critch)
Best Guest Performance, Comedy
(Jay Baruchel – Pope Visit)
Pretty Hard Cases
Best Writing, Drama Series
(Sherry White, Always A Bridesmaid)
SurrealEstate
Best Direction, Drama Series
(Danishka Esterhazy, Trust The Process)
Best Sound, Fiction
(David Caporale, Krystin Hunter, John Dykstra, Adam Raley, David Yonson, Marilee Yorston, Trust The Process)
Hudson & Rex
Best Original Music, Drama
(Gary Koftinoff, Phillip J Bennett Northern Rexposure)
Best Lead Performer, Drama Series
(Mayko Nguyen)
Jonny Harris
Best Writing (Still Standing)
Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition (Still Standing)
Susan Kent
Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy (Who’s Yer Father)
CBC News, Here and Now
Best Live News Special (Picking Up the Pieces: The Aftermath of Fiona)
Digital Media
The Missus Downstairs
Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series
(Mary Walsh)
What Odds
Best Supporting Performance, Web Program or Series
(Dana Puddicombe)
Film
The King Tide
Achievement in Visual Effects
(Adam Graves)
Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama
(Frances Fisher)
Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama
(Aden Young)