(February 18, 2020 – Toronto, ON) The Nominations for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards have been announced and there are a few surprises.
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White Lie also has 4 nominations including Original Screenplay and Achievement in Direction shared by Yonah Lewis and Calvin Thomas.
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Gilbert Sicotte, Ryan MacDoanld, Mark O’Brien, Marc-André Grondin and Dan Beirne will compete for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. Deragh Campbell, Nahéma Ricci, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Violet Nelson and Kacey Rohl will compete for Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
“Whether our nominees are household names or not as well known, we are privileged to celebrate their achievements at the Canadian Screen Awards,” said Beth Janson, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “Supporting these voices has never been more important, and we are proud to be at the heart of those efforts.”
The 2020 nominations were chosen by nominating juries and members of the Canadian Academy, with iconic Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta serving as chair of the film jury alongside representatives from production, acting, and media industries. The membership will place their votes between February 18 and March 6, 2020 to determine the winners.
A complete list of 2020 Canadian Screen Awards nominees is available online.