Three of the five nominees for Best TV Movie were filmed and produced in Ottawa, with several other locally-made productions recognized
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February 22, 2023
Ottawa – The Ottawa Film Office (OFO), the local not-for-profit organization dedicated to growing Ottawa’s film and television industry, is thrilled to share that several locally-made films and series were nominated for 2023 Canadian Screen Awards. The nominees for the awards, which honour and celebrate the country’s top talent, were announced this morning for the film, television, and digital media categories.
“One of Ottawa’s biggest strengths as a growing and attractive production destination is the city’s remarkable breadth of talent,” says Ottawa Film Commissioner Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos. “Seeing so many local projects, in both live-action and animation, recognized by the Canadian Screen Awards demonstrates our region’s ability to deliver high-quality, world-class projects. The OFO congratulates everyone involved with this year’s impressive list of nominations!”
“These nominations recognize the hard work and commitment to filmmaking in the Ottawa industry,” adds Shane Boucher, CEO and Producer at 1Department Entertainment Services and an OFO Board member. “1Department, and all of the other local companies, work very hard to maintain our city’s reputation for producing high-quality TV movies, and I’m extremely proud and grateful to everyone who contributed to these successes.”
The awards presentations are scheduled to take place the week of April 11, 2023, in Toronto, culminating with a special one-hour televised presentation hosted by Samantha Bee on April 16.
LOCAL PRODUCTIONS NOMINATED FOR 2023 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
Under the Christmas Tree (pictured)
Filmed in Ottawa and locally produced by 1Department Entertainment Services
Best TV Movie | Best Direction, TV Movie
Swindler Seduction
Filmed in Ottawa and locally produced by 1Department Entertainment Services
Best TV Movie | Best Lead Performer, TV Movie
A Chance for Christmas
Filmed in Ottawa and locally produced by 1Department Entertainment Services
Best TV Movie
Love at Sky Gardens
Filmed in Ottawa and locally produced by 1Department Entertainment Services
Best Direction, TV Movie | Best Lead Performer, TV Movie
Two Deaths of Henry Baker
Filmed in Ottawa and locally produced by Fireside Pictures
Best Writing, TV Movie \ Best Lead Performer, TV Movie
Skindigenous
Produced by Gatineau-based production company Nish Media
Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series
My Indian Name
Produced by Gatineau-based production company Nish Media
Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program
The Inhuman | L’Inhumain
Produced by Gatineau-based production company Nish Media
Achievement in Sound Design
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Starwalker
Filmed at the National Arts Centre
Best Performing Arts Program | Best Sound, Lifestyle, Reality, or Entertainment
Pinecone & Pony
Animated in Ottawa by Atomic Cartoons
Best Direction, Animation | Best Writing, Animation | Best Original Music, Animation
Big Blue
Co-animated by local studio Big Jump Entertainment
Best Animated Program or Series | Best Direction, Animation
Dino Ranch
Animated by local studio Jam Filled Entertainment
Best Writing, Pre-School
Chateau Laurier
Filmed in Ottawa at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Best Writing, Web Program or Series | Best Supporting Performance
Full list of nominees can be found here.
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About the Ottawa Film Office
The Ottawa Film Office is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help stimulate Ottawa’s economy by attracting film and television production to the region, fostering the growth and development of the local film and television industry, and promoting the region as a preferred industry destination. Its services include location support, production attraction and development, and industry and government liaison and advocacy.
Media contact:
Stephanie Davy
Senior Manager, Communications & Operations
Ottawa Film Office
613.240.4338
[email protected]
