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In the news: Durham County on Global in May

From the Whig Standard:

  • Hugh Dillon’s on the case
    “Hugh Dillon’s Canadian TV show Durham County is coming to TV (again). The six-part series originally aired on the Movie Network/Movie Central but it’s going to be more accessible now that it’s on network television. The Kingstonian, who fronted the rock band The Headstones, stars as Det. Mike Sweeney, a homicide police officer who moves his family to the suburbs in search of a better life, a quieter life, after his partner is killed. But suburbia isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. There’s a killer on the loose, his wife is recovering from cancer, he has a girlfriend on the side, an angry teenager, and a strange neighbour.” Read more.

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Durham County comes to Global

From a Global media release:

durhamDurham County, the emotionally powerful Canadian Original drama series makes its Global debut Monday, May 19 – 10pm ET/PT. Starring Hugh Dillon (Trailer Park Boys: The Movie), Durham County revolves around Detective Mike Sweeney and his family as he hunts a serial killer he’s certain is the guy across the street. As Sweeney hunts down his murderous neighbour, the differences between the cop and the killer become blurry. With a shared history that goes all the way back to high school, Sweeney learns you can’t always leave your past behind. Durham County also stars Justin Louis (Saw IV), Helene Joy (ReGenesis) and Greyston Holt.

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Finalists announced for 2008 Canadian Screenwriting Awards

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) will celebrate the winning words of 2007 on April 14 at the 2008 Canadian Screenwriting Awards. More than 125 scripts were submitted for this year’s awards, honouring excellence in screenwriting. The entries have been narrowed down to 33 finalists in nine categories, including screenwriting for feature film, drama series, documentary film and more. Several special awards, including the WGC Showrunner Award, will also be handed out at the event.

Among the finalists, you will find the writers of television favourites such as Corner Gas, Robson Arms, Intelligence, Across the River to Motor City, This Hour has 22 Minutes and more, as well as the writers of feature films including The Stone Angel, Poor Boy’s Game and more. A complete list of finalists can be seen on the WGC website.

All winners will be announced at the 2008 Canadian Screenwriting Awards on Monday, April 14, 2008. Guest host (and finalist) Gavin Crawford (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) will once again keep everyone in stitches as he keeps the celebrations rolling. Kyle Tingley (also a finalist for 22 Mins) will co-write the awards show with Crawford.

Last year’s winners included Sarah Polley for the screenplay of Away From Her, Kevin White and Brent Butt for Corner Gas and Susan Coyne & Bob Martin & Mark McKinney for Slings & Arrows.

This year’s finalists reflect the high level of achievement of Canadian screenwriters across the categories.

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Canadian Film and Television Producers announce Indie Award Winners

From a media release:

Away from Her, Saving Luna, Designer Guys, Durham County, and others pick up top awards

Canada’s Oscar darling is also an “Indie” darling. Away from Her picked up an Indie Award for Best Feature Film at the first annual Indie Awards from the Canadian Film and Television Producers, Association.

The first annual celebration of Canadian independent producers in film, television, and new media recognized outstanding Canadian producer achievement in ten categories of the film, television and new media industry.

In a special ceremony in Ottawa in front of more than 600 industry
leaders and guests, the following winners were announced:

  • Best Children’s and Youth Programme or Series, Generation XXL, by 2151 Film & Television
  • Best Comedy Programme or Series, Moose TV, Rezolution Pictures
  • Best Convergent New Media, www.oddjobjack.com, by Smiley Guy Studios
  • Best Documentary Programme or Series, Saving Luna, by Mountainside Films Ltd.
  • Best Feature Film, Away From Her, Pulling Focus Pictures/Foundry Film
  • Best Lifestyle or Reality Programme or Series, Designer Guys, WestWind Pictures Ltd.
  • Best Mini-Series, October 1970, Barna-Alper Productions Inc.
  • Best Prime Time Drama Series, Durham County, Back Alley Film Productions Ltd.
  • Best TV Movie, In God’s Country, Shaftesbury Films Inc.
  • Jury’s Choice Award, Radiant City, Burns Film Ltd.

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In the news: Durham County, Moose TV win indie awards

From Brendan Kelly of Variety:

  • ‘Away’ wins Canadian Indie award: ‘Moose TV’ surprises in TV comedy category
    “Much more surprising was the win for little indie sitcom “Moose TV” in the comedy series category, besting ratings leaders “Corner Gas” and “Little Mosque on the Prairie.” “Moose TV,” which stars Adam Beach as a native Canadian who returns to his hometown and starts up a pirate TV station, is produced by Montreal production house Rezolution Pictures and aired on the pay TV channel Showcase.” Read more.
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