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Genie and Gemini awards to be combined in one show

From a media release:

Academy unites film, TV and digital awards

  • 2-Hour Prime Time Live Broadcast Sunday March 3, 2013 @ 8pm on CBC

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) will unite its film, television and digital media awards into one gala event with a live prime time broadcast, Sunday, March 3, 2013 @ 8pm (NT 8:30) on CBC. A series of celebrations of Canada’s screen industries leading up to the gala will include industry awards presentations and special events.

“Following extensive industry consultation and outreach, the Academy Board announces the consolidation of the Genie and Gemini awards into one major powerhouse show for the Canadian public,” says Academy Chair Martin Katz.

English and French-language films will continue to compete in the new awards show which will now also include English-language television and digital awards.

The annual Gémeaux Awards will celebrate French-language television and digital media on Radio-Canada on Sunday Sept. 16, 2012, as previously announced.

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WGC Screenwriting Awards announced

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From a media release:

Canada’s Top Screenwriters Honoured at 2012 WGC Screenwriting Awards

The Canadian film, TV and digital media community came out in full force last night to join the Writers Guild of Canada in celebration of Canadian screenwriters at the 16th annual WGC Screenwriting Awards.

Screenwriters Larry Bambrick (Flashpoint), Craig David Wallace (Todd and the Book of Pure Evil), Darrin Rose (Scaredy Squirrel) and Bruce Smith (John A: Birth of a Country) were just of few of those recognized for outstanding scripts. A complete list of winners follows.

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WGC Award nominee Graham Clegg on Murdoch Mysteries’ “Kommando” episode

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Leading up to the Writers Guild of Canada awards tonight, TV, eh? has been posting a series of interviews with some of nominees. Graham Clegg was nominated in the Drama category for the “Kommando” episode of Murdoch Mysteries.

Can you describe the episode “Kommando” and how it fit into the Murdoch Mysteries season?

“Kommando” embroils Detective William Murdoch into the increasingly macabre mystery of who is hunting down and killing an elite squad of Canadian soldiers who have recently returned from a training mission in Africa. The episode is somewhat darker in tone from others in Season 4, but it mirrors Murdoch’s demeanour in the arc of the season; he’s just lost the love of his life, the romance is gone, and yet through it all he proves that truth can help heal almost anyone. Well, almost anyone. Actually, hmmm, one or two people. I mean, hey: given the subject matter it ain’t gonna end all sunshine and roses. That would just be wrong. But there is an upside, believe me.

What about this episode are you particularly proud of?

The episode is set in the year 1898, and yet the story elements can be linked to the “upcoming” Boer War, World War 1 and World War 2, up to modern day and beyond. That’s the great thing about writing for Murdoch Mysteries; you’re writing about the past but the stories can often comment about the present and future.

What does this recognition mean to you?

It’s fantastic to be recognized by my peers and be honoured with my 5th WGC nomination. “Kommando” was my first script for Murdoch Mysteries and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been included in such an innovative story department and production.

And finally (imagine my best Joan Rivers impression): what will you be wearing to the ceremony?

All I can tell you is that I’m not going “kommando.”

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Canadian Cinema Editors Award nominees announced

From a media release – see full list here (I’m including TV only):

CANADIAN CINEMA EDITORS ANNOUNCE 2012 AWARD NOMINEES

The Canadian Cinema Editors is honoured to announce the nominees for the 2012 C.C.E. Awards, to be held on May 17th at The Capitol Event Theatre in Toronto. The C.C.E. Awards is the largest event hosted by the organization, focusing on the significance of post-production in cinema.

Best Editing in Long Form Television Series (1 hr. drama, comedy, family program):
Teresa De Luca, C.C.E.  -  Combat Hospital, ep110  “Reason to Believe”
Teresa De Luca, C.C.E.  -  Bomb Girls, ep102  “Misfires”
Vesna Svilanovic  -  Murdoch Mysteries, ep413  “Murdoch in Wonderland”
Wendy Hallam Martin, C.C.E.  -  The Borgias, ep107  “Death, on a Pale Horse”
Gareth C. Scales, C.C.E.  -  Flashpoint, ep417  “Priority of Life”

Best Editing in Television Movie or Mini-Series
Lisa Binkley, C.C.E.  -  Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
Mike Lee, C.C.E.  -  Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story 2
Ron Wisman, Sr, C.C.E.  -  Committed
Don Cassidy, C.C.E.  -  The Kennedys Ep 4
David B. Thompson, C.C.E.  -  The Kennedys Ep 7
 
Best Editing in 1/2 hour Broadcast Short Form (under 30 min.)
Matthew Hannam  -  Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays  Ep 4  “Sleeping with People”
Craig Webster  -  Less Than Kind, Ep 301 “Fugue State”
Jay Tipping  -  Picnicface  Ep 106  “Storybook”
Gordon Thorne  -  Degrassi: The Next Generation   Ep 1107  “Cry Me a River, Part 2”
Brigitte Rabazo  -  Todd & the Pure Book of Evil  Ep 206 “Fisting Fantasy”

Best Editing in Documentary
Kathryn Dickson  -  “Fuelled By Passion: The Return of the Jets”
Roslyn Kaloo  -  “The Mystery of Mazo de La Roche”
Michele Hozer, C.C.E.  -  “West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thompson”
James Blokland  -  “Who’s Sorry Now”
Nick Hector, C.C.E.  -  “Wiebo’s War”
 
Best Editing in Lifestyle/Reality
Jonathan Dowler  -  Undercover Boss, Ep 1003 “1-800 GOT JUNK”
Todd Hallam  -   From Spain with Love, Ep 1002 “Paella: Tradition in a Pan”
Robert Kraus  -   From Spain With Love, Ep 1001 “Basque Country”
Robert Ruzic  -   Fanboy Confessional,  Ep 102 “The Steampunk Edition”
Pete Watson -   Amalfi Getaway”, Ep 101 “Limone ”

Best Editing in Animation
Annellie Samuels  -  Producing Parker, Ep 126 “Parker Prophecies”
Annellie Samuels  -  Producing Parker, Ep 125 “Real Men Eat Parker”
Dan Lee  & Robert Henry  -  Sidekick, Ep 31 “Fortress of Maxumtude”
Kurt Skyers  & Robert Henry   -  Scaredy Squirrel, Ep 22 “Perfect Pickle / Goat Police”
Daniel Palmer  -  Dino Dan  “Where the Dinosaurs Are”

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WGC Award nominee Alan McCullough on Sanctuary’s “Metamorphosis”

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Leading up to the Writers Guild of Canada awards on April 23, TV, eh? is posting a series of interviews with some of nominees. Alan McCullough was nominated in the Drama category for the “Metamorphosis” episode of Sanctuary.

Can you describe the episode, and how it fit into the Sanctuary season?

“Metamorphosis” was a departure episode for Sanctuary. It was conceived as our version of “The Fly”, but following our mid-season two parter, we were looking to save money (and relieve our VFX department), so we decided to shoot it from a first person POV. This gave the script a uniqueness, but presented a whole host of production challenges. Specifically, we were forced to shoot the episode on three different types of cameras, eating up any savings we were trying to achieve. It also meant no cutaways, so each shot had to be as technically perfect as possible. Truthfully, the entire shoot was something of an experiment, and I credit director Andy Mikita with making it all work.

What about this episode are you particularly proud of?

One of the things I wanted to achieve with the script was to build the story using a series of vignettes. One scene didn’t necessarily lead into the next, and we were constantly jumping forward in time between scenes. My hope was that it would leave the audience scrambling to catch up, which is where the characters are during the story.

What does this recognition mean to you?

It’s always a great honor to be recognized by peers. Also, other awards shows use a DVD of the episode to evaluate writing, which means other factors such as directing, casting, music, etc. can influence the decision. The WGC Awards focus solely on the script.

And finally (imagine my best Joan Rivers impression): what will you be wearing to the ceremony?

Denim has been my fashion friend for years. Also, I bought a Hugo Boss sport jacket a few years ago that I intend to be buried in.

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