Academy unites film, TV and digital awards

TORONTO – May 1, 2012 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) will unite its film, television and digital media awards into one gala event with a live prime time broadcast, Sunday, March 3, 2013 @ 8pm (NT 8:30) on CBC. A series of celebrations of Canada’s screen industries leading up to the gala will include industry awards presentations and special events.Read more...

Helga Stephenson Named CEO

Toronto, May 1, 2012 – The Academy of Cinema & Television, is pleased to announce that Helga Stephenson is officially signing on as CEO. “As our Interim CEO, Helga Stephenson has already ushered in a new era of change and growth,” says Martin Katz, ACCT Chair.
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MONSIEUR LAZHAR WINS BEST PICTURE

Toronto, ON – March 8th, 2012 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the 32nd Annual Genie Awards, which were broadcast on CBC at 8pm nationwide (8:30 NT).
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New Gemini Rules expand voting

TORONTO—February 21, 2012 – “The rules and regulations for the 27th Annual Gemini Awards have been revised to reflect the new market reality for Canadian television and digital media,” it was announced today by Martin Katz, Chair of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Read more...

Café de Flore leads Genie32 race with A Dangerous Method in hot pursuit

TORONTO/MONTREAL, January 17, 2012 — The nominations for the 32nd Annual Genie Awards were announced by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television today at simultaneous news conferences in Toronto and Montreal. Read more...

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.”