The nominations for the 14th annual Canadian Screen Awards have been released. 40 Acres, Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie and Blue Heron are some of the heavy hitters this year. We discuss the new rule changes implemented, our favourite nominated films and what movies are now on our radar to watch. Matthew Simpson and Jeff Bulmer join the show.
Check out Jeff’s Letterboxd list to track how many nominated films you’ve seen.
Check out Matthew’s write up on Northern Reel when the CSA nominations came out.
Canadian Film Day is on April 15th, check the listings to see free Canadian films in your area.
TIFF’s Top 10 Canadian films of 2025 include 6 films with nominations.
Listen to Jeff’s interviews with Alireza Khatami of The Things You Kill and Zacharias Kunuk of Wrong Husband.
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