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Congratulations to Reelworld's 2026 Canadian Screen Award Winners

  • Writer: Rodney Smith
    Rodney Smith
  • 1 day ago
  • 2 min read

Left to right: Del Cowie, Ann Shin, Alison Duke, R.T. Thorne, Rohan Fernando, Darrell Faria,

and Sharon Lewis


Reelworld is proud to celebrate our alumni and past award recipients whose outstanding work was recognized at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards. The awards ceremony took place over several days from May 28 to May 31, with a live television broadcast on CBC and CBC Gem on May 31.


These creators continue to demonstrate the power of Canadian storytelling, bringing bold perspectives, outstanding craft, and unforgettable stories to audiences across Canada and around the world. We are honoured to have been part of their journeys and thrilled to see their achievements recognized by their peers.


2026 Canadian Screen Award Winners

Film

  • R.T. Thorne - Achievement in Direction, John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award, Original Screenplay, 40 Acres

  • Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers - Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama, Sweet Angel Baby


Documentary

  • Rohan Fernando - Best Short Documentary, The Muse

  • Ann Shin - Best Documentary Program, The Loneliest Race

  • Alison Duke - Best Direction, Documentary Program, Best Writing, Documentary, Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

  • Iris Ng - Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary, There Are No Words

  • Iris Ng - Best Photography, Documentary or Factual, Exclusion: Beyond the Silence


Television: Drama & Comedy

  • Sharon Lewis - Spotlight Award for Best Direction, Ginny & Georgia

  • Caleb Chan — Best Original Music, Comedy —  North of North

  • Gayle Ye— Best Photography, Comedy —  Late Bloomer


Comedy, Variety & Sketch

  • Darrell Faria - Best Comedy Special, People of Comedy, Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy, This Hour Has 22 Minutes


International / Other Television

  • Del Cowie - Best Live Entertainment Special, The 2025 JUNO Awards

  • Traci Melchor - Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition, Canada's Drag Race


Congratulations to all of this year's CSA winners!


 
 
 

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