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Best of the Year 2023
Director of the Year 2023: R.T. Thorne
With an award-winning series under his belt and his feature debut on the way, Thorne has grown from a director to watch to a bold creative.
Franchise of the Year 2023: PAW Patrol
A decade after its launch, PAW Patrol is bigger than ever thanks to a steady stream of fresh movies, spinoffs and toys.
French-Language Film of the Year 2023: Le temps d’un été
How Louise Archambault’s ensemble film led a string of box office hits for Patrick Roy’s Immina Films.
Show of the Year 2023: Little Bird
How Rezolution Pictures and Original Pictures told the story of Little Bird “the right way.”
Kids Production Company of the Year 2023: Sinking Ship Entertainment
The Toronto-based prodco has stayed competitive by looking beyond North America for sales and partnerships.
Dealmaker of the Year 2023: Jamie Schouela
The executive has helped Blue Ant Media become a global leader in the FAST sector.
Showrunner of the Year 2023: Leslie Norville
The “quiet force” behind the CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories.
Changemaker of the Year 2023: Joy Loewen
The National Screen Institute CEO has been a key collaborator on initiatives providing career-changing opportunities for screen industry members.
Executive of the Year 2023: Justin Stockman
Bell Media’s content head shares how key deals have helped expand the broadcaster’s commissioning strategy.
English-Language Film of the Year 2023: Brother
Clement Virgo’s drama feature went from a creative risk to breaking records at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Production Company of the Year 2023: Lark Productions
How the Vancouver-based prodco has stayed true to its roots as a talent-driven business, while leveraging the strategic strength of its partners.
Presenting Playback’s Best of the Year
We’re celebrating 11 individuals and companies that made a mark in a chaotic year for the screen industry.
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