The Genie Awards were given out annually by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to recognize the best of

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from 1980–2012. They succeeded the Canadian Film Awards (1949–1978; also known as the "Etrog Awards," for sculptor Sorel Etrog, who designed the statuette). Genie Award candidates were selected from submissions made by the owners of Canadian films or their representatives, based on the criteria laid out in the ''Genie Rules and Regulations'' booklet which is distributed to Academy members and industry members. Peer-group juries, assembled from volunteer members of the Academy, meet to screen the submissions and select a group of nominees. Academy members then vote on these nominations. In 2012, the Academy announced that the Genies would merge with its sister presentation for English-language television, the

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, to form a new award presentation known as the Canadian Screen Awards.

Broadcasting

The Genie Awards were originally aired by CBC from 1979 to 2003, before moving to CHUM Limited's networks ( Citytv,

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and

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). After CTVglobemedia purchased CHUM Limited, the Genie Awards moved to

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's E and IFC for 2008. The last two Genie Awards (2011–2012) were broadcast by the CBC.

Awards ceremonies

The following is a listing of all Genie Awards ceremonies.Topalovich, Maria. ''And the Genie Goes To...''. Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, 2000.

Awards presented until 2012

* Best Motion Picture *

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* Best Actress * Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best Director * Best Original Screenplay *

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* Best Cinematography * Best Art Direction/Production Design * Best Costume Design * Best Editing * Best Overall Sound *

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* Best Visual Effects * Best Make-Up * Best Original Song * Best Original Score * Best Feature Length Documentary * Best Short Documentary * Best Live Action Short Drama * Best Animated Short * Golden Reel

Awards retired before 2012

Special Achievement Genie

The

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is an award given irregularly to an individual or individuals in recognition of lifetime achievement or an important career milestone.

Notes

External links

Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
{{National Cinema Awards Awards established in 1980 Canadian film awards