The nominations for 2022 Canadian Screen Awards in 145 film, television, and digital media categories were announced Tuesday.
Leading the overall nominations is CBC’s Sort Of television series with thirteen nominations, the most of any individual nominee. Sort Of is known for breaking barriers in representation and identity on Canadian television. Other top television nominees are CBC’s Pretty Hard Cases and CTV Sci-Fi Channel’s Wynonna Earp with eleven nominations. As well with ten nominations were CBC’s Coroner and Kim’sConvenience in its final season.
“We are so fortunate to once again celebrate the talented Canadians who have managed to create exceptional works of art during these difficult times,” says Beth Janson, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television CEO.“The combination of creativity and resiliency these 2022 Canadian Screen Award nominees possess is a testament to the strength of Canada’s screen-based industries, and we are thrilled to honour them.”
With eleven nominations, Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson’s Scarborough and Danis Goulet’s Night Raiders are the top film nominees. At eight nominations is Michael McGowan’s All My Puny Sorrows and with six nominations are Bretten Hannam’s Wildhood and Ivan Grbovic’s Drunken Birds/Les oiseaux ivres.
For top digital media nominees, 21 Black Futures and For the Record lead with eight nominations and with six nominations is The Communist’s Daughter.
Corus reality show Big Brother Canada notched five noms, including one for best reality/competition program or series.
TSN’s historic all-female broadcast during last year’s Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets game, meanwhile, got a nod for best live sports event.
“During this time of isolation, the arts have served as a necessary connection point that keeps communities together and helps them grow stronger through the power of inspiring storytelling,” said John Young, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television chair. “Through their hard work, these talented 2022 Canadian Screen Award nominees are doing just that. It is a privilege to recognize those who are making a lasting impact when we need it most.”
The 2022 Canadian Screen Awards show will broadcast on On CBC and CBC Gem on Sunday, April 10. The awards show will pay tribute to a group of eight Canadians who have greatly impacted the media industry with the 2022 Special Award recipients.
Starting Monday April 4 to Friday April 8 streamed live on academy.ca, Canadian Screen Week 2022 will present majority of the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards in a nine-part series of genre-based virtual shows. Fans can also stream the star-powered show with hosts and live acceptance speeches on the Canadian Academy Twitter and YouTube Channels.
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