2019 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced Canadian Academy to Honour The Kids in the Hall, Deepa Mehta, Mary Walsh & Stephan James with Special Awards

TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees in 135 film, television, and digital content categories for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards, as well as the special awards that will be announced on air including The Kids in the Hall, who will receive the Academy Icon Award, Deepa Mehta, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Mary Walsh who will receive the Earle Grey Award, and Stephan James, who will receive the inaugural Radius Award. The Awards will be presented over six days during Canadian Screen Week, including the Canadian Screen Awards: Broadcast Gala, live on CBC and the CBC Gem streaming service on Sunday, March 31 at 8 p.m. (9 p.m. AT/ 9:30 p.m. NT). Award-winning comedian Andrew Phung (CBC's Kim's Convenience) and Canadian Screen Award-nominated comedian Aisha Alfa (CTV's The Beaverton) hosted the Nominee Announcement event, presented in partnership with NATIONAL Public Relations, held at the Globe and Mail Centre in downtown Toronto.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television today announced the nominees for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards. The event, held at The Globe and Mail Centre in downtown Toronto, was hosted by award-winning comedian Andrew Phung of CBC’s "Kim’s Convenience" and Canadian Screen Award-nominated comedian Aisha Alfa of CTV’s "The Beaverton". Photo credit: George Pimentel Photography (CNW Group/Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television)

For the list of 2019 Canadian Screen Awards nominees, please visit academy.ca/nominees.

For the full release, please visit: academy.ca/2019/2019-canadian-screen-awards-nominees-announced/.

About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada. We are dedicated to recognizing, advocating for, and celebrating Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors.

Our more than 4,500 members encompass industry icons and professionals, emerging artists, and students. Collectively, we deliver professional development programs and networking opportunities that foster industry growth, inclusion, and mentorship.

The Canadian Academy produces Canadian Screen Week. This annual celebration of excellence in media features a multi-platform, national program of events and celebrations, and culminates with the Canadian Screen Awards: Broadcast Gala live on CBC, Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 8 p.m. (9 p.m. AT/ 9:30 p.m. NT).

For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.

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