The 23rd annual DGC Awards have announced nominees for feature films, documentaries, and short films. From 500 submissions, the awards recognize outstanding directorial achievement and celebrate Canadian film and television industry creativity. The winners will be announced online on October 28th.
The 23rd Annual DGC Awards, hosted by the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC), has announced nominees for feature films, documentaries, and short films. With over 500 submissions, the awards recognize outstanding directorial achievement and celebrate the creativity of the Canadian film and television industry [1].
This year's nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film showcase a diverse range of talent and stories. J. Stevens & Team's "Really Happy Someday," Fawzia Mirza & Team's "The Queen of My Dreams," and Karen Chapman & Team's "Village Keeper" are among the contenders. Other notable nominees include Jeff Chan & Team's "Code 8 Part II" and Karen Knox & Team's "We Forgot to Break Up."
In addition to feature films, the DGC Awards also honor exceptional documentaries. The nominees for the Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary include "Swan Song," "Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story," "Disco's Revenge," "An Unfinished Journey," "Adrianne & the Castle," and "A Quiet Girl" [1].
The Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award recognizes emerging talent in the industry. This year's nominees include Kaniehtiio Horn for "Seeds," Matthew Rankin for "Universal Language," Marie-Hélène Viens & Philippe Lupien for "You Are Not Alone," Yuqi Kang for "7 Beats per Minute," Melanie Oates for "Sweet Angel Baby," and Liz Whitmere for "Cold" [1].
The winners of the 23rd DGC Awards will be announced and presented online on Monday, October 28th. The awards celebrate not only the achievements of individual directors but also the collective creativity and innovation of the Canadian film and television industry.
Sources:
[1] "2024 DGC Awards Nominees Announced." Lezard, September 20, 2024. https://www.lelezard.com/en/news-21533266.html
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