Leo Awards
The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry. Held each May or June in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the Leo Awards were founded by the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia in 1999.[1] Awards categories are numerous, and include but are not exclusive to live action, animated, adult dramatic, children's, documentary film, documentary television, feature films, short films.
| Leo Awards | |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Presented by | Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia |
| First awarded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.leoawards.com  |
Event history
The British Columbia film and television industry provides more than 25,000 jobs and generates more than $2 billion (Canadian) in economic activity each year, making the industry an integral one to the economic and social vitality of British Columbia.[2] The Leos were established to provide support and recognition for the work of film and television producers, writers, directors, performers and others.[3]
In 2005, the Leo Awards Film Festival was added to the event as a means of showcasing the best in film and television production honored at the festival.[4] However, due to limited financial resources, the festival was cancelled in 2010.[5]
Award categories
Awards are given to films released in the prior calendar year.[6] The Leos also honor a group and/or an individual for outstanding achievement. In 2010, the awards were given in 75 categories, of which 62 were technical or craft awards.[7] In 2012, the organization created three new categories of award: best performance (voice) in an animation program or series; best casting in a feature-length drama; and best casting in a dramatic series.[6] The award categories include:[8][9][10]
Motion Picture
- Best Motion Picture
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Picture Editing
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Sound
- Best Musical Score
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Make-Up
- Best Casting
- Best Stunt Coordination
- Best Supporting Performance by a Male
- Best Supporting Performance by a Female
- Best Lead Performance by a Male
- Best Lead Performance by a Female
Television Movie
- Best Television Movie
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Sound
- Best Musical Score
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Make-Up
- Best Casting
- Best Stunt Coordination
- Best Supporting Performance by a Male
- Best Supporting Performance by a Female
- Best Lead Performance by a Male
- Best Lead Performance by a Female
Short Drama
- Best Short Drama
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Picture Editing
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Sound
- Best Musical Score
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Make-Up
- Best Hairstyling
- Best Performance by a Male
- Best Performance by a Female
Dramatic Series
- Best Dramatic Series
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Picture Editing
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Sound
- Best Musical Score
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Make-Up
- Best Hairstyling
- Best Casting
- Best Stunt Coordination
- Best Performance by a Male
- Best Performance by a Female
- Best Supporting Performance by a Male
- Best Supporting Performance by a Female
Feature Length Documentary
- Feature Length Documentary
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Picture Editing
- Best Sound
- Best Musical Score
Short Documentary Program
- Feature Length Documentary
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Picture Editing
- Best Sound
- Best Musical Score
Documentary Series
- Documentary Series
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Picture Editing
Information, Lifestyle or Reality Program or Series
- Best Information, Lifestyle or Reality Program or Series
- Best Direction
- Best Cinematography
- Best Picture Editing
- Best Sound
- Best Hosts
Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series
- BestMusic, Comedy or Variety Program or Series
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series
Animation Program or Series
- Best Animation Program or Series
- Best Direction
- Best Screenwriting
- Best Sound
- Best Musical Score
- Best Voice Performance
Youth or Children's Program or Series
Web Series
- Best Web Series
- Best Performance by a Male
- Best Performance by a Female
Music Video
- Best Music Video
Student Production
- Best Student Production
See also
References
- Turner, p. 268. Accessed 2013-04-18.
- "B.C. to Extend Film Tax Credits." Vancouver Sun. October 19, 2007. Archived March 24, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Accessed 2013-04-18.
- "APTN Congratulates Winners at Leo Awards." Broadcaster. June 9, 2010. Accessed 2013-04-18.
- "Leo Awards Film Festival Announces Screened Films." Reel West. April 22, 2005. Archived October 18, 2006, at the Wayback Machine Accessed 2013-04-18.
- Takeuchi, Craig. "Leo Awards Get Set With Babz Chula Tribute." The Georgia Straight. June 2, 2010. Accessed 2013-04-18.
- Takeuchi, Craig. "Leo Awards 2012 Announces Call for Entries and Three New Categories." The Georgia Straight. January 16, 2012. Accessed 2013-04-18.
- Ludwig, Robin. "Leo Awards Roll Out the Red Carpet." Vancouver Observer. June 1, 2010. Accessed 2013-04-18.
- Thorkelson, Erika. "BC's Leo Awards Honours Film, TV Achievements in Difficult Times." Vancouver Sun. May 27, 2012. Accessed 2013-04-18.
- Lederman, Marsha. "Carl Bessai Wins Top Film Honours at B.C.'s Leo Awards." The Globe and Mail. May 28, 2012. Accessed 2013-04-18.
- Twiss, Jordan. "Sisters & Brothers Wins Big at B.C.'s Leo Awards." Playback. May 28, 2012. Accessed 2013-04-18.
Bibliography
- Turner, Barry. The Connected Screenwriter: A Comprehensive Guide to the U.S. and International Studios, Networks, Production Companies, and Filmmakers That Want to Buy Your Screenplay. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2009.