March | 2023 Canadian Screen Award Nominees
With the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards fast approaching, there’s no better time to catch up on the nominees for film, television, and digital media.
We’ve asked some of this year’s nominees to help build our March collection by sharing their must-see 2023 nominated works; check out their selections below and join us in celebrating this year’s exceptional talent!
BREAKFAST TELEVISION
Nominated for Best Morning Show
“Shout out to Breakfast Television on an epic year of production and specials!”
– Harbinder Singh, nominated for Best Direction, Lifestyle or Information Raufikat’s Better Bake Along – Toasty Pineapple Pastries
CORONER
8 nominations, including Best Direction, Drama Series, presented by Playback
“There are lots of ways that a character like Eli could possibly come across as arch or over-the-top in the wrong hands, but Thom Allison (nominated for Best Supporting Performer, Drama) infused him with such a warmth and humour that it was impossible not to fall in love with him. Amazing work.”
– JP Larocque, mominated for Best Writing, Comedy Sort Of – Sort Of Broke
DETENTION ADVENTURE
15 nominations, including Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series, presented by Spin Master Entertainment
“I was blown away by Joe Kicak’s Detention Adventure and am so happy to see it recognized with this remarkable amount of nominations. I knew this season was dedicated to his late mother and the emotion and beauty of that significance radiates through.”
–Adriana Maggs, nominated for Best Writing, Drama Series Coroner – Death Goes On
“Shout out to Gayle Ye (nominated for Best Photography, Comedy)!”
– Faran Moradi, nominated for Achievement in Editing | Meilleur montage Tehranto
HUDSON & REX
6 nominations, including Best Sound, Fiction
“I’ve long admired and respected Mayko Nguyen (nominated for Best Lead Performer, Drama Series); her work and talent continues to inspire me.”
-Jenny Raven, nominated for Best Lead Performer, TV Movie Love at Sky Gardens
I LIKE MOVIES
Nominated for Achievement in Editing | Meilleur montage
“The writer tells the story once by writing the film, the director tells it again as they direct the film and Simone Smith (nominated for Achievement in Editing | Meilleur montage) knows that the editor is the third story teller. She does it brilliantly.”
–Adriana Maggs, nominated for Best Writing, Drama Series Coroner – Death Goes On
ODD SQUAD MOBILE UNIT
5 nominations, including Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series, presented by Spin Master Entertainment
“Shout out to Warren P. Sonoda (nominated for Best Direction, Children’s or Youth)!”
– Faran Moradi, nominated for Achievement in Editing | Meilleur montage Tehranto
THE PORTER
19 nominations, including Best Drama Series
“Annmarie Morais and her team have created something truly remarkable in The Porter. It’s meaningful to see Black women leading the field, and sharing these vital stories and gems of Canadian history. This is a world class piece of writing and storytelling.”
–Ngozi Paul, nominated for Best Performing Arts Program Freedom Talks / Best Variety or Entertainment Special; Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2022
REVENGE OF THE BLACK BEST FRIEND
9 nominations, including Best Web Program or Series, Fiction
“Revenge of the Black Best Friend is funny and subversive and stacked with talent both in front of and behind the camera, but I’m continually impressed by the work of Motion (nominated for Best Writing, Web Program or Series and Best Web Program or Series, Fiction) — who brings such nuance and depth and humanity to her writing. Check it out!”
– JP Larocque, nominated for Best Writing, Comedy Sort Of – Sort Of Broke
“Motion is an extraordinary person, talent and an incredible writer with a unique voice. Her perspective in this episode is fresh and funny, tackling stereotypes and tropes brilliantly with humour and wit.”
–Ngozi Paul, nominated for Best Performing Arts Program Freedom Talks / Best Variety or Entertainment Special; Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2022
STILL STANDING
4 nominations, including Best Direction, Factual
“Only Jonny Harris (nominated for Best Writing, Factual and Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition) could walk into Canada’s struggling small towns and basically ‘take the p***’ out of them. ‘Cause small town people — you don’t mess with them. Sensitively, hilariously and with a sparkle in his eye, Jonny has the charm and kindness to both send up and humanize communities in our own country we may not realize are there.”
– Adriana Maggs, nominated for Best Writing, Drama Series Coroner – Death Goes On
THE SWEARING JAR
3 nominations, including Achievement in Casting | Meilleure distribution des rôles
Kate Hewlett (nominated for Achievement in Music – Original Song | Meilleure chanson originale) is a powerhouse, multi talented and a kind generous human.
– Jenny Raven, nominated for Best Lead Performer, TV Movie Love at Sky Gardens
Keep the celebration going.
View our complete list of 2023 nominees here and click the “Where to Watch” button on any nominee page to see where it is available to stream.
Canadian Screen Week 2023 is happening between Tuesday, April 11 – Friday, April 14, 2023. Follow us on social media to see who takes home the awards.
