The Leo Awards is a British Columbia film and television industry award program. The Leo Awards , held each year in May or June in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada , was established by the British Columbia Foundation for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999. [1] There are a number of categories for awards: live action, animation , adults, children , documentaries , documentaries for television, feature films , short films .
| Leo awards | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| date | every May / June, since 1999 |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Organizer | British Columbia Foundation for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Content
History
The British Columbia Film and Television Industry provides over 25,000 jobs and generates more than $ 2 billion (Canadian) annually in economic activity, making the industry an integral part of the economic and social viability of British Columbia. [2] The Leo Award was created to provide support and recognition for the work of television and film producers , writers , directors , artists and others.
In 2005, the Leo Awards Film Festival was added to the event as a means of demonstrating the best films and television productions revered at the festival. [3] However, due to limited financial resources, the festival was canceled in 2010. [four]
Award Categories
Prizes are awarded to films released in the previous calendar year. The award may also be given to a group and / or person for outstanding achievements. In 2010, awards were presented in 75 categories. [5] In 2012, the organization created three new categories of awards: the best performance (voice) in an animation program or series; best casting in a full-length drama; and the best casting in a drama series . Prize categories include: [6] [7] [8]
Movie
- Best movie
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
- Top visual effects
- Best sound
- The best music
- The best scenery
- Best suit
- Best makeup
- Best casting
- Better stunt coordination
- Best male support
- Best Women's Support
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
TV movie
- Best television movie
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Best sound
- The best music
- The best scenery
- Best suit
- Best makeup
- Best casting
- Better stunt coordination
- Best male support
- Best Women's Support
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
Short film
- Best Short
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
- Top visual effects
- Best sound
- The best music
- The best scenery
- Best suit
- Best makeup
- Best hairstyle
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
Drama Series
- Best Drama Series
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
- Top visual effects
- Best sound
- The best music
- The best scenery
- Best suit
- Best makeup
- Best hairstyle
- Best casting
- Better stunt coordination
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best male support
- Best Women's Support
Documentary
- Best documentary
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
- Best sound
- The best music
Short Documentary Program
- Best Short Documentary Program
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
- Best sound
- The best music
Documentary Series
- Best Documentary Series
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
Information, lifestyle programs or reality shows, series
- Best Information, lifestyle programs or reality shows, series
- Best direction
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
- Best sound
- Best presenter
Musical, comedy or pop program / series
- The best music, comedy or pop program / series
- Best screenplay
- Best presenter
Animation program or series
- Best animation program or series
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best sound
- The best music
- Best scoring
Youth or children's program / series
- The best youth or children's program / series
- Best direction
- Best screenplay
- Best cinematography
- Better photo editing
- Best sound
- The best scenery
- Best performance
Web Series
- Best Web Series
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
Music video
- The best music video
Student Production
- Best student performance
Notes
- β Turner, Barry, 1937-. The connected screenwriter: a comprehensive guide to the US and international studios, networks, production companies, and filmmakers that want to buy your screenplay . - St. Martin's Griffin, 2009 .-- S. 268.
- β BC to extend film tax credits . web.archive.org (March 24, 2016). Circulation date May 18, 2019.
- β Leo Awards Film Festival Announces Screened Films . web.archive.org (October 18, 2006). Circulation date May 18, 2019.
- β Leo Awards get set with Babz Chula tribute . Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly (June 2, 2010). Circulation date May 18, 2019.
- β Leo Awards roll out the red carpet . The Vancouver Observer. Circulation date May 18, 2019.
- β Lori Culbert Updated: May 19, 2017. Story of a shattered life: A single childhood incident pushed Dawn Crey into a downward spiral | Vancouver Sun (English) (November 24, 2001). Circulation date May 18, 2019.
- β Carl Bessai wins top film honors at BC's Leo Awards . Circulation date May 18, 2019.
- β Jordan Twiss May 28, 2012. Sisters & Brothers wins big at BC's Leo Awards . Circulation date May 18, 2019.
Literature
- Turner, Barry. The Connected Screenwriter: A Comprehensive Guide to the US and International Studios, Networks, Production Companies, and Filmmakers That Want to Buy Your Screenplay. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2009.