Other homegrown talent who walked away with hardware included Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser and Montreal makeup artist Adrien Morot.
Plus: Telefilm’s Talent to Watch program implements a few changes, Frances-Anne Solomon’s CineFam launches training program, and more.
Polley’s adaptation of Miriam Toews’ Women Talking was the toast of TIFF and is an awards season contender, landing her in Playback’s Best of the Year.
Plus, Canadians continue to collect honours amid awards season, Adriano Rinaldi joins DNEG as GM of Vancouver studio, and more.
Twelve companies, organizations and individuals made the cut for their outstanding impact on their sector.
Plus, awards season picks up, with Sarah Polley’s Women Talking snagging additional nominations, and DGC members among guild nominees.
Both are nominated for best director, among other trophies: Polley for Women Talking and Cameron for Avatar: The Way of Water.
Polley is nominated for best screenplay for Women Talking while Cameron is up for best director and best picture for Avatar: The Way of Water.
Plus: L.A.’s Sugar23 hires Max Tremblay to open a Toronto office, Sarah Polley’s Women Talking will be honoured at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and more.