Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Hands Out Genies

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 12, 2008 – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television was delighted to welcome Sandra Oh as host of the 28th Annual Genie Awards Ceremony.  The star-studded event was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and broadcast on the E! Television Network and IFC.  

The two big winners of the evening were Away from Her and Eastern Promises.  Away From Her received 7 awards including Best Motion Picture and the Claude Jutra Award (announced previously) while Eastern Promises’ 7 awards included Original Screenplay and Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.

For complete details on the 2008 Genie Award winners (plus photos), please visit www.genieawards.ca.