The Canadian Screen Awards will recognize actor Mike Myers, sportscaster Hazel Mae, and others during the upcoming Canadian Screen Week. Myers, Mae, Canadian Film Centre’s executive director Maxine Bailey, and filmmaker Chandler Levack’s movie “Mile End Kicks” will be honored for their significant impact and achievements in the film and television industry.
Tammy Frick, CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (the Canadian Academy), expressed excitement about celebrating these outstanding individuals who serve as inspirations for aspiring storytellers and showcase Canada’s exceptional talent and creativity in screen arts on both national and international platforms.
Taking place in Toronto from May 27 to May 31, Canadian Screen Week will culminate in the Canadian Screen Awards ceremony, recognizing excellence in Canadian cinema, television, and digital media.
Mike Myers, renowned for his roles in “Saturday Night Live,” “Austin Powers,” and “Shrek,” will receive the Academy Icon Award this year. The Canadian Academy highlighted Myers as a versatile performer and presented him with the award for his exceptional and continuous contributions to the media industry, both locally and internationally.
Hazel Mae, a prominent figure in Canadian sportscasting, particularly in Toronto Blue Jays games, will be honored with the Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism. Mae, who captured the highs and lows of the Blue Jays’ World Series journey, also won the Jack Graney Award from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum last year.
Maxine Bailey, the executive director of the Canadian Film Centre, will receive the Changemaker Award for her commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Canadian media. Bailey’s initiatives aim to address racism and discrimination, amplify underrepresented voices, and drive systemic change within the industry.
Chandler Levack’s film “Mile End Kicks” will be recognized with the Sustainable Production Award for its environmentally conscious practices during production and portrayal of sustainability themes. The film, set in Montreal’s Mile End neighborhood, showcases meaningful environmental leadership by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting local businesses, and promoting eco-friendly transportation options for the cast and crew.
The Canadian Screen Awards ceremony will be hosted by actor Andrew Phung and will broadcast on CBC and stream on CBC Gem on May 31 at 8 p.m. ET. The event will also be simulcast on other networks such as CTV, Crave, Global, and STACKTV.
