Post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres and Netflix/CBC/APTN series North of North lead the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards nominations.
Unveiled by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) Wednesday morning, the awards recognize excellence in film, television and digital across 146 categories.
North of North topped both television and overall nominations with 20, including Best Comedy Series; Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy; and a nod for Anna Lambe for Best Lead Performer, Comedy. Heated Rivalry scored 18 nominations, including Best Drama Series, followed by Small Achievable Goals with 12.
In film, 40 Acres leads nominations with 10, including Best Motion Picture; also earning nods for R.T. Thorne for both Achievement in Direction and the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award. Following with eight nominations are Follies | Folichonneries, Honey Bunch, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, while Blue Heron and Mile End Kicks both received seven.
Settle Down earned the most digital media nominations with nine, including a nod for Alexander Nunez for Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series; followed by 18 to 35 with five; and Coming Home, Cows Come Home, and Dying Seconds with four apiece.
“Canada’s creative community has experienced an extraordinary year, with bold storytelling and world-class talent capturing attention at home and around the globe,” said Tammy Frick, CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, in Wednesday’s nomination announcement. “The momentum we’re seeing across film, television, and digital media speaks to the power of our industry, and we’re proud to celebrate the innovation and diverse voices that carry Canada’s screen sector to new heights.”
The 14th annual awards will be presented over four days in Toronto during Canadian Screen Week, May 27-31. The celebrations will culminate in the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards broadcast, hosted by Andrew Phung, which will be televised and stream across CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV.
