Another banner year for Concordians at 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
Alumni across sectors were recognized among the nation’s best
Concordians were among those celebrated at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television from May 27 to 31.
The annual event recognizes excellence in Canadian film, television and digital media, shining a spotlight on the ccreatives shaping the country’s screen industries.
From filmmakers and producers to writers and editors, Concordians once again made their mark on Canada’s biggest night for screen-based storytelling. Among this year's Canadian Screen Awards are:
Film
Best Animated Short: The Girl Who Cried Pearls
- Maciek Szczerbowski, BFA 94, co-creator/director
- Laura Stewart, BFA 14, stop-motion animator
- Laura Venditti, BFA 15, stop-motion animator
- Peggy Arel, former student, stop-motion animator
- Erik Goulet, BFA 90, mould-making and casting
- Mélissa Rousseau, BFA 21, compositing and visual effects
- Kamil Chajder, BFA 12, compositing and visual effects
Television
Best Picture Editing, Drama
- Arthur Tarnowski, BA 94, Heated Rivalry
Best Sound, Fiction
- Peter Lopata, BA 95, and Joe Scandella, BComm 11, Heated Rivalry
Best Achievement in Casting, Fiction
- Sara Kay, BFA 99, Heated Rivalry
Best Host or Interviewer, News or Information
- Mark Kelley, BA 85, The Fifth Estate