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Katz, Conteh George honoured at 2024 Indiescreen Awards

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has unveiled the recipients of its annual Indiescreen Awards, Martin Katz and Ngardy Conteh George.

Celebrating the best and brightest in Canadian independent feature film production, the winners were announced Thursday at the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) in Halifax.

Katz, the founder and president of Toronto-based prodco Prospero Pictures, was named the recipient of the 2024 Established Producer Award. Katz was recognized for his significant contributions to Canadian cinema globally, along with his support of emerging filmmakers. Katz has produced dozens of critically-acclaimed films, including Hotel Rwanda (2004) and Backspot (2023), and has spent over two decades producing films with director David Cronenberg, including A Dangerous Method (2011), Spider (2002), Cosmopolis (2012) and Maps to the Stars (2014). His latest feature film, The Shrouds, also directed by Cronenberg, premiered at Cannes earlier this year and had its North American premiere at TIFF. The Established Producer Award comes with a $20,000 cash prize.

Conteh George, co-founder of OYA Media Group, was named the recipient of the 2024 Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award. Conteh George was recognized for an impressive early career, which began with short form work, and developed into critically-acclaimed films, including feature docs, The Flying Stars (2014) and Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story (2023) which premiered at Tribeca earlier this year.Her latest project, A Mother Apart, had its debut at Hot Docs. The Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award includes a $10,000 cash prize.

“This year’s extraordinary Indiescreen Award winners embody the vibrant and innovative spirit of Canadian cinema,” said CMPA President and CEO Reynolds Mastin. “Bravo to Martin and Ngardy who inspire us all through their tireless efforts to bring our stories to life for audiences at home and around the world. We are proud to bring the industry together to celebrate their outstanding dedication, accomplishments and significant contributions to Canadian feature film.”

The award winners were selected by two national juries. The Established Producer Award jury was chaired by producer lori lozinski and the Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award jury was chaired by last year’s winner, Anam Abbas.


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