“Michael Greyeyes (nominated for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Interprétation masculine dans un premier rôle) has such a great career, and this film really shows his range.”

– Christine Armstrong
Nominated for Achievement in Editing, Sugar Daddy

THE BOOK OF DISTANCE

Nominated for Best Immersive Experience

“I’m a big fan of Randall Okita’s The Book of Distance.  I think it’s an incredible use of immersive technology that powerfully addresses a dark part of Canadian history, and reminds us of the importance of the NFB in pushing the boundaries of new media while remaining pertinent and relevant to Canadians.”

-Darren Fung
Nominated for Best Original Music, Non-Fiction A Bee’s Diary

CANADA’S DRAG RACE

7 nominations, including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series

“The Drag Race franchise finally came to Canada, and how proud we were of what the extraordinarily talented cast and crew showed the work we were capable of.”

–Peter Knegt
Nominated for Best Variety or Entertainment Special CBC Arts – Buddies in Bad Times / Best Web Program or Series, Non-Fiction – Canada’s a Drag / Best Production, Interactive – The 2010s: The decade Canadian artists stopped saying sorry

DIGGSTOWN

3 nominations, including Best Direction, Drama Series

“Vinessa Antoine’s (nominated for Best Lead Actress, Drama Series) presence on screen is palpable, and she brings such nuanced energy to her performance of Marcie Diggs that sometimes I forget she’s acting at all!”

– Lakna Edilima

Nominated for Best Writing, Web Program or Series Lockdown – Stake Outing

THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

5 nominations, including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series

“I am a sucker for baking shows and have to send huge props to The Great Canadian Baking Show. It’s where I want to go when I need to hang out with nice, kind, funny people and learn a bit about baking.”

– Siobhan Devine
Nominated for Best Direction, Comedy Kim’s Convenience – Beacon Of Truth

THE GREAT MALAISE | LE MAL DU SIÈCLE

Nominated for Best Animated Short  | Meilleur court métrage d’animation

“I’m a huge fan of Catherine Lepage’s drawings and here the visuals are so cleverly coupled with a voice-over that slowly but surely changes against disastrous visual scenarios. I just love this animation of the best possible self-portrait of a young woman today.”

-Halima Ouardiri
Nominated for Best Short Documentary | Meilleur court métrage documentaire, Mutts / Clebs

THE KID DETECTIVE

4 nominations, including Original Screenplay | Meilleur scénario original

“Jay McCarrol (nominated for Achievement in Music – Original Score | Meilleure musique originale) was one of the first Musical Directors I ever worked with when I got into theatre. His work in The Kid Detective is brilliant, quirky, and knows exactly when to give and take focus during this awesome mystery.”

-Nigel Downer
Nominated for Best Web Program or Series, Fiction; Best Writing, Web Program or Series; Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series Bit Playas

SING ME A LULLABY

Nominated for Best Short Documentary | Meilleur court métrage documentaire

“Tiffany Hsiung’s Sing Me a Lullaby is one of the most powerful and heartfelt films I have ever seen. In a short period she had me both crying tears of sadness and happiness.”

-Celeste Koon
Nominated for Best Direction, Web Program or Series Love Letters from Everest

TRANSPLANT

6 nominations, including Best Drama Series

“I’m rooting for my friend Tara Woodbury and her team on Transplant — my wife is a physician of colour here in Los Angeles, and the stories and struggles I see on the show hit close to home.”

–Darren Fung
Nominated for Best Original Music, Non-Fiction A Bee’s Diary

“I urge people to watch the incredible series Transplant. I love this show for the humanity it portrays and the incredible cast who bring it every single episode. The pilot will grab you from the first moment thanks in part to the hugely talented director, Holly Dale (nominated for Best Direction, Drama Series), who is an inspiration to women directors everywhere.”

–Siobhan Devine
Nominated for Best Direction, Comedy Kim’s Convenience – Beacon Of Truth

TRICKSTER

15 nominations, including Best Writing, Drama Series

“Everything Anna Lambe (nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Drama) has acted in has blown my mind. I first saw her in The Grizzlies and was again captivated by her brilliant acting in Trickster. I can’t wait to see what she gets up to next!”

–Celeste Koon
Nominated for Best Direction, Web Program or Series Love Letters from Everest

“In the penultimate chapter of Trickster, Randy Butcher (nominated for Best Stunt Coordination) does a fantastic job of adding that extra tension with his stunt coordination. I really loved this series, and will always want to go deeper into the world, and the characters.”

–Nigel Downer
Nominated for Best Web Program or Series, Fiction; Best Writing, Web Program or Series; Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series Bit Playas

CBC ARTS: EXHIBITIONISTS

Nominated for Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series

“A showcase for Canadian art and artists unlike anything else on television – this series has introduced me to countless examples of homegrown talent.”

–Peter Knegt
Nominated for Best Variety or Entertainment Special CBC Arts – Buddies in Bad Times / Best Web Program or Series, Non-Fiction – Canada’s a Drag / Best Production, Interactive – The 2010s: The decade Canadian artists stopped saying sorry

GHOST BFF

4 nominations in the Web Program or Series Performance categories

“Watching my buddy Vanessa Matsui (nominated for Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series) get this far with her web series is an absolute inspiration.”

-Kaniehtiio Horn
Nominated for Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series, Ghost BFF

ODD SQUAD MOBILE UNIT

3 nominations, including Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series

“This remix of the original is such an international adventure that perfectly holds true to the mantra of the classic: kids are smart, math is fun, life is funny!”

–Lakna Edilima
Nominated for Best Writing, Web Program or Series Lockdown – Stake Outing

VIOLATION

5 nominations, including the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award | Prix John Dunning pour le meilleur premier long métrage

“Madeleine Sims-Fewer (nominated for Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Interprétation féminine dans un premier rôle) is an amazing writer and actress and really great to see this piece created by her come together!”

-Christine Armstrong
Nominated for Achievement in Editing  | Meilleur montage, Sugar Daddy

WANDERING: A ROHINGYA STORY | ERRANCE SANS RETOUR

2 nominations, including Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary  | Meilleures images dans un long métrage documentaire

“The powerful images of this film, between nightmares and soccer games, are engraved in my memory, making the voice of the prisoners of a major humanitarian crisis heard and remembered beyond the screen. Unforgettable film.”

– Halima Ouardiri
Nominated for Best Short Documentary | Meilleur court métrage documentaire, Mutts / Clebs