Canadian Screen Awards Presents: Focal Point

Presented by the Indigenous Screen Office

Supported by Dept.9 Studios

Screening + Panel

Time: 10:30 A.M - 1:00 PM ET
Location: Cineplex Cinemas and VIP

Age Restriction: 19+

Join us for Canadian Screen Awards Presents: Focal Point, an inside look at how Canada’s creators shape the visual language of world-class television shows. This conversation brings together two directors from the most-nominated shows at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards - Heated Rivalry and North of North - alongside the cinematographer behind both projects to explore their creative partnerships behind the camera.

From the first script breakdown to the final colour grade, this screening & panel will unpack how directors and DOPs collaborate to craft a singular visual, balancing technical precision with emotional storytelling while navigating the pressures of high-profile productions.

Panelists:

Jacob Tierney | Writer, Director, and Executive Producer | Heated Rivalry

Jackson Parrell | Cinematographer | Heated Rivalry, North of North

Zoe Hopkins | Director | North of North

Moderated by:

Elamin Abdelmahmoud | Host, CBC's Commotion

Free for Academy Members, $50 for Non-Members
RSVP required to attend

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Host or Publisher Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television