Overview

• The Apprentice, a Canada-Ireland-Denmark co-production directed by Ali Abbasi, topped the Canadian Screen Awards by winning best motion picture.
• Sebastian Stan received the award for best performance in a lead role for his portrayal of Donald Trump, and Jeremy Strong won best supporting actor as Roy Cohn.
• Producer Daniel Bekerman described the film as an “ego security threat” after recalling Trump’s prior threats to impose tariffs and file lawsuits over its release.
• Previously premiered at Cannes and released in the United States in October 2024, the film also secured nominations at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards.
• The Toronto ceremony, hosted by Lisa Gilroy, underscored Canadian storytelling by honoring works from indigenous filmmakers and reality series such as Canada’s Drag Race.