The biggest night in Canadian screen-based entertainment saw over 20 91ÑÇÉ« community members celebrated as being among the country's top creative talent.
At this year's Canadian Screen Awards, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, 91ÑÇɫ’s excellence in Canadian screen-based storytelling was represented across the (AMPD), the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) and Glendon College.
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie led several film-related wins, with 91ÑÇÉ« alumni involved across multiple categories, including Best Motion Picture. Matthew Miller (MFA ’16) was part of the producing team recognized for the top prize, alongside Matt Greyson (BFA ’08). Matt Johnson (MFA ’16) received honours for Achievement in Music – Original Song as well as Performance in a Supporting Role, Comedy. Craft recognition for the film also included Adam Clark (BFA ’11) for Achievement in Sound Mixing and Luca Tarantini (BA ’13) for Achievement in Visual Effects.
Elsewhere in film, Iris Ng (BA ’01) earned Best Cinematography in a Feature-Length Documentary for There Are No Words and Best Photography, Documentary or Factual for Exclusion: Beyond the Silence. Madeleine Sims-Fewer (BFA ’08) and Heather Hedley (BFA '26) earned Achievement in Costume Design for Honey Bunch.
Documentary and factual programming also earned wide recognition. The documentary Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story saw Alison Duke (MFA ’20) awarded for Best Direction, Documentary Series and Best Writing, Documentary, while Elma Bello (BFA ’95) received Best Sound, Documentary or Factual.
Howard Shefman (BFA ’10) was honoured for Best Factual Series for Dark Side of the Ring, and Francine DiBacco (MA ’15) received Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series for Blue Rodeo: Lost Together. Mark J.W. Bishop (MA ’12) was awarded for Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series for Old Enough!.
Matt Greyson (BFA '08) and Matthew Miller (MFA ’16) arriving at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Iris Ng (BA '01) with AMPD Professor Keira Loughran (left), director pf Exclusion: Beyond the Silence.
Adam Clark (BFA ’11) with his award for Achievement in Sound Mixing, and his wife, Cherie Tsang
Heather Hedley (BFA ’26) holding her Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Costume Design for Honey Bunch
Television comedy and drama categories included several additional honours. Amanda Brugel (BFA '00) earned the Spotlight Award for Best Performance for The Handmaid’s Tale. North of North was recognized as Best Comedy Series, with Teresa M. Ho (BFA ’95) among its creative team. Casting recognition for Heated Rivalry went to Jenny Lewis (BA ’94). For This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Stacey McGunnigle (BFA ’08) earned awards for Best Sketch Comedy Show & Ensemble Performance as well as Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy, with the latter category also featuring Bita Joudaki (MFA ’21) among the winners.
In animation and television film categories, Arnie Zipursky (BFA ’78) was recognized for Best TV Movie for Dying in Plain Sight, and Art Mullin (BFA ’98) received Best Sound, Animation for Unicorn Academy.
In unscripted entertainment, Justin Stockman (BFA ’96) earned two awards for The Traitors Canada and Drag Brunch Saved My Life. In other areas, Afua Baah (BA ’13) was recognized for Best Local Reporter for CityNews Toronto. Tracy Galvin (BA ’85) and Del Cowle (BA ’97) were both part of the team behind The 2025 Juno Awards, which was named Best Live Entertainment Special.
Digital and creator-focused work was led by Julie Nolke (BFA ’12), named Creator of the Year for her work producing comedic, character-driven digital videos on her YouTube and social media platforms. Jen Pogue (BA ’12) received two honours for County Blooms: A Flower Powered Adventure, including Best Web Program or Series, Non-Fiction and Best Host, Web Program or Series.
Among other 91ÑÇÉ«-connected winners, Ryan Goldhar was honoured for Best Comedy Special for People of Comedy and Graham Chittenden earned Best Writing, Factual for Still Standing.