Best of the Year

Director of the Year 2023: R.T. Thorne

With an award-winning series under his belt and his feature debut on the way, Thorne has grown from a director to watch to a bold creative.

Franchise of the Year 2023: PAW Patrol

A decade after its launch, PAW Patrol is bigger than ever thanks to a steady stream of fresh movies, spinoffs and toys.

French-Language Film of the Year 2023: Le temps d’un été

How Louise Archambault’s ensemble film led a string of box office hits for Patrick Roy’s Immina Films.

Show of the Year 2023: Little Bird

How Rezolution Pictures and Original Pictures told the story of Little Bird “the right way.”

Kids Production Company of the Year 2023: Sinking Ship Entertainment

The Toronto-based prodco has stayed competitive by looking beyond North America for sales and partnerships.

Dealmaker of the Year 2023: Jamie Schouela

The executive has helped Blue Ant Media become a global leader in the FAST sector.

Showrunner of the Year 2023: Leslie Norville

The “quiet force” behind the CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories.

Changemaker of the Year 2023: Joy Loewen

The National Screen Institute CEO has been a key collaborator on initiatives providing career-changing opportunities for screen industry members.

Executive of the Year 2023: Justin Stockman

Bell Media’s content head shares how key deals have helped expand the broadcaster’s commissioning strategy.

English-Language Film of the Year 2023: Brother

Clement Virgo’s drama feature went from a creative risk to breaking records at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Production Company of the Year 2023: Lark Productions

How the Vancouver-based prodco has stayed true to its roots as a talent-driven business, while leveraging the strategic strength of its partners.

Playback’s Changemaker Org of the Year 2022: Black Screen Office

The BSO’s trailblazing research initiatives have laid the groundwork for their “bold” strategy to create real change in Canada’s screen sector.