Playback, Canada’s leading media resource for the broadcast and production industry, currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, created the Playback Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame in 2007 with the goal of celebrating Canada’s amazing talent and sharing the stories of our industry’s founders.
The Hall of Fame has quickly become a widely-recognized honour, representing the pivotal creators and champions of Canada’s film and TV legacy.
Currently in its fifth year, the Hall of Fame has inducted many great Canadians who have dedicated their life’s work to building the industry across the country and on the international stage, such as Norman Jewison, Moses Znaimer, David Cronenberg, Christopher Plummer, Denys Arcand and more.
In 2010 David Suzuki, Donald Sutherland, Paul Haggis and Alanis Obomsawin were inducted. As well, each year the Hall of Fame posthumously honours some of the industries “Pioneers” such as Chief Dan George and John Candy.
The event also celebrates the next generation of stars, creators and directors in Playback’s Ten to Watch, sponsored by Panavision. Also, the Panavision Award is given to one of last year’s 10 who had the most successful breakout year, such as 2010 winner Jacob Tierney, while the Playback Outstanding Achievement Award goes to someone who is too young for the Hall of Fame, such as 2010 winner Jay Baruchel.
The Playback Film and Television Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place during the Toronto International Film Festival at a red carpet gala, and as of 2011, this event is produced in partnership with the CBC, as the venue and media sponsor.
The Hall of Fame inductees are selected by a panel of industry leaders and supported by industry associations such as ACTRA and the Canadian Film Centre.
For more information see the 2007 inaugural list of inductees; the 2008 inductees; and the 2009 honourees.
