This image released by IFC Films shows Jay Baruchel as Mike Lazaridis, left, and Glenn Howerton as Jim Balsillie in a scene from"BlackBerry." THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-HO, IFC Films, *MANDATORY CREDIT*TORONTO -- A rollicking dramedy about the rise and fall of an era-defining smartphone and a limited series about a '60s Scoop survivor are among the top contenders seeking trophies at today's Canadian Screen Awards.
"BlackBerry" already collected 11 trophies at a gala last night that handed out the bulk of the film prizes, nabbing best adapted screenplay, best cinematography and best supporting comedy performer for U.S. actor Glenn Howerton. Marquee categories are being announced at a two-hour gala hosted by comic Mae Martin in Toronto this afternoon. Highlights will be broadcast as a one-hour special on CBC and CBC Gem at 8 p.m. ET."We made a movie that we're proud of and people seem to dig it and anything else on top of that is a gift."
"Little Bird," centred on a '60s Scoop survivor fostered by a Jewish family in Montreal, took home 11 trophies at a pair of galas honouring craft and television programs and performances Thursday. Co-created by Toronto's Jennifer Podemski and Ottawa's Hannah Moscovitch, it features a largely Indigenous cast and creative team and began the race with 19 nominations.
The annual celebration of the best in homegrown film, television and digital media is run by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.