Here’s who is nominated for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards [Video]

Nominations for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards were announced Wednesday, with the crime series Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent dominating nominations in both television and overall categories while Universal Language led in the film category.

Among its 20 nominations, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent received nods in the best lead performer (Kathleen Munroe), drama series and best direction categories. Based on its namesake American series, it follows an elite squad of Canadian police detectives as they investigate high-profile crimes and corruption in Canada’s largest metropolis.

Universal Language, the Oscar-shortlisted film directed by Matthew Rankin, received 13 nominations in categories including best motion picture and achievement in direction. David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds followed with nine.

Best motion picture

• The Apprentice
• Darkest Miriam
• Gamma Rays 
• Universal Language 
• Village Keeper
• Who Do I Belong To

Achievement in direction, film

• Naomi Jaye, Darkest Miriam
• Henry Bernadet, Gamma Rays 
• Ara Ball, L’Ouragan F.Y.T.
• Atom Egoyan, Seven Veils
• Matthew Rankin, Universal Language 
• Meryam Joobeur, Who Do I Belong To