1st Canadian Screen Awards
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The 1st Canadian Screen Awards were held on March 3, 2013, to honour achievements in Canadian film, television, and digital media production in 2012.[1] This was the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards ceremony, following the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's decision, announced in 2012, to merge its formerly separate Genie Awards (for film) and Gemini Awards (for television) into a single ceremony.[2] In addition, the Canadian Screen Awards include awards for achievements in digital media.[2]
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1st Canadian Screen Awards | ||||
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Date | March 3, 2013 | |||
Location | Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto | |||
Hosted by | Martin Short | |||
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Most awards | Film: War Witch (10) TV: Flashpoint (7) | |||
Most nominations | Film: War Witch (12) TV: Flashpoint (11) | |||
Best Motion Picture | War Witch | |||
Best Dramatic Series | Flashpoint | |||
Best Comedy Series | Less Than Kind | |||
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Network | CBC | |||
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Nominations were announced on January 15, 2013.[1][3] The awards ceremony was hosted by Martin Short.[1]