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Nominees Announced

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More National News & Announcements

November 21, 2011

Media Veteran Gary Slaight joins ACCT Board

ACCT Chair Martin Katz is pleased to announce that Gary Slaight, President/CEO Slaight Communications, has joined ACCT’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

“Gary brings vast expertise in music, broadcasting, communications and media to the Academy,” said Katz, Prospero Pictures’ founder & President, following today’s ACCT Board meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM). “Gary’s many talents complement those of ACCT’s new Board as we prepare the 32nd annual Genie Awards on March 8, 2012.”

Slaight said he is “honoured” to join the new ACCT Board and was inspired to do so because of its high level of commitment to spotlighting excellence in Canadian film, TV and digital media.

“It is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a Board that dedicates itself to celebrating outstanding Canadian talent in all screen-based industries,” said Slaight. “I really believe that the Academy can make a difference.”

October 18, 2011

Updated Genie Rules Now Online:

“We are delighted to announce that the 32nd annual Genie Awards will take place Thursday March 8 in Toronto and that the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is now open for entries,” says Helga Stephenson, ACCT Interim CEO

The new ACCT Governance Committee (listed online) has made some modifications to the Genie rules, including new regulations to accommodate smaller businesses and new independent filmmakers.

“We are doing our best to be all-inclusive,” says Stephenson. “It is important that all Canadian films have the opportunity to compete in the Genie Awards and we hope these modifications will make it easier for all filmmakers to participate in Genies32.”

Modifications include a reduced entry fee for short films and a reduced entry fee for feature films with budgets under $1.25 million. Also for the first time, feature films that have screened in two Academy-approved Canadian film festivals (also listed online), without a theatrical screening, will be eligible.

Sept 8, 2011

"The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) congratulates all Gemini Award Winners whose honours were selected by all eligible voting ACCT Members." ~ Helga Stephenson, Interim CEO ACCT

Sept 7, 2011

26th Annual Gemini Awards Culminate with Star-Studded Broadcast Gala


The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce tonight's seven Gemini Award Winners at this evening's Broadcast Gala on CBC Television which included winners in the Comedy, Drama and Sports categories.

Read more... [pdf]

Aug 3, 2011

Nominees for the Gemini Awards have been Announced

ACCT interim CEO Helga Stephenson surrounded by Canadian stars Gregory Smith (rookie Blue) and Sheila McCarthy (Little Mosque on the Prairie).
For nominees see www.geminiawards.ca

George Pimentel Photography courtesy of ACCT

July 13, 2011

pdf Academy appoints New Board

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors, effective immediately. Producer Martin Katz (Prospero Pictures) is the new ACCT Chair.

pdf New Board Biographies

May 26, 2011

pdf Helga Stephenson steps in as interim CEO at Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

March 10th, 2011

pdf INCENDIES WINS EIGHT GENIE AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MOTION PICTURE

March 7th, 2011

pdf Star-studded line-up of Special Guests confirmed to attend the 31st Annual Genie Awards

February 23th, 2011

pdf Melissa Etheridge, Serena Ryder, Johnny Reid, Karkwa and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet to perform at the 31st Annual Genie Awards, March 10 at 8 P.M. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV

February 16th, 2011

pdf Canadian Icon William Shatner to host the 31st Annual Genie Awards March 10 at 8 P.M. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV

February 2th, 2011

pdf Barney’s Version Leads the 31st Annual Genie Awards with 11 Nominations including Best Motion Picture

January 27th, 2011

pdf 31st Annual Genie Awards to be Broadcast Live From the Nation's Capital on Thursday, March 10, 2011 on CBC

November 13th, 2010

pdf 25th Annual Gemini Awards Conclude With Star-Studded Broadcast Gala Hosted by Cory Monteith

November 13th, 2010

pdf Canada's Favourite TV shows revealed at the 25th Annual Gemini Awards

November 13th, 2010

pdf 25th Annual Gemini Awards - All Category Winner List - November 2, November 3 and November 13, 2010

November 10th, 2010

pdf 25th Annual Gemini Awards Gala to Feature Musical Performance by Elvis Costello with Feist, Ron Sexsmith, Kendel Carson, and Barry Bales plus a Special Tribute to Degrassi

November 3rd, 2010

pdf 2010 Gemini Awards Presented in Drama, Children’s and Youth, Comedy, and Variety Categories

November 2nd, 2010

pdf 2010 Gemini Awards Presented in Documentary, Lifestyle, News, and Sports Categories

November 1st, 2010

pdf Polka Dot Door and The NewMusic to receive special recognition at the 25th Annual Gemini Awards

October 28th, 2010

pdf Presenters Announced For The 25th Annual Gemini Awards Gala

October 19th, 2010

pdf The 25th Annual Gemini Special Awards Announced

October 18th, 2010

pdf GLEE's Cory Monteith To Host The 25th Annual Gemini Awards

August 31, 2010

pdf Nominations For The 25th Annual Gemini Awards Announced

August 31, 2010

pdf Full List of 25th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations

August 31, 2010

pdf The 25th Annual Gemini Awards to celebrate Canada's Most Beloved TV shows - as voted by you!

June 1, 2010

pdf ACCT to Continue AV Trust’s Efforts to Preserve and Promote Canada’s Film and Television Heritage

May 10, 2010

pdf Digital Media Categories to be Added to the 25th Annual Gemini Awards

April 12, 2010

pdf Polytechnique sweeps 30th Annual Genie Awards Winning Nine Awards Including Best Motion Picture

April 7, 2010

pdf Nominees, Past and Present, to Gather in Toronto to Honour the Year’s Best in Canadian Film at 30th Annual Genie Awards Gala

March 15, 2010

pdf Canwest, CBC, Astral, and Corus team up to celebrate 30th Annual Genie Awards

March 1, 2010

pdf Polytechnique Leads the 30th Annual Genie Awards with 11 Nominations

March 1, 2010

pdf Recipients of this year’s Academy Achievement, Claude Jutra and Golden Reel Awards to be Honoured at the 30th Annual Genie Awards

 

For more information :

Director of Communications, Marketing & Development
Suzan Ayscough
sayscough@academy.ca
416-366-2227 ext. 231