The nominees for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards were announced today in 141 film, television, and digital media categories by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.
The TV series Cardinal, partially shot in North Bay, is up for 14 awards. Nominations include Best Drama Series along with various acting, editing, writing, make-up, hair, and original music awards.
For the list of 2020 Canadian Screen Awards nominees, visit academy.ca/nominees
Carter, which is also filmed in North Bay, has two nominations, including Jerry O’Connell, who is once again nominated for best lead actor in a drama series.
He’s up against Cardinal’s Billy Campbell, who won the award last year.
The CBC hit series Schitt's Creek leads both television and overall Canadian Screen Award nominations with 26 in total, including Best Comedy Series.
Leading the film categories, François Girard's The Song of Names received nine nominations in total, including Achievement in Art Direction / Production Design, Achievement in Costume Design, and Achievement in Visual Effects.
The Awards will be presented in Toronto over five days during Canadian Screen Week, including the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala, which airs live on CBC and the CBC Gem streaming service on Sunday, March 29.
