Recommendation Form for Film Rules & Regulations.
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is dedicated to addressing the evolving needs of its constituents and the industry it serves.
Recommendations for changes to the Rules & Regulations (i.e. eligibility, category changes/additions, etc.) may be made for the film categories within the Canadian Screen Awards as follows:
Recommendations for the Rules (to be considered for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards):
The Academy receives all recommendations to compile for the Film Rules & Regulations Committees. If the respective committee approves a recommendation, it will be presented to the Academy’s Board of Directors for final approval. Note: Recommendations will not be accepted past the deadline. Incomplete recommendations will not be considered.
RATIONALE:
Please provide a rationale for your recommendation. If requesting a new category for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, please provide a description of the category, a list of proposed eligible credits, judging criteria, as well as a list of examples of films that would potentially enter into the category. Please reference any current rule if it should pertain to your recommendation with your rationale.
DEADLINE FOR RECOMMENDING RULES FOR 2026 AWARDS: MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact awards@academy.ca.
