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‘The Apprentice’ Tops Canadian Screen Awards as Industry Confronts U.S. Tensions

Daniel Bekerman denounced Trump’s threats to impose 100 % tariffs on foreign films during his acceptance speech in a call to defend Canada’s cultural independence.

Daniel Bekerman, producer of "The Apprentice," winner of Best Motion Picture, poses for a photo at the Canadian Screen Awards, in Toronto, Sunday, June 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Daniel Bekerman, producer of The Apprentice, winner of Best Motion Picture, poses for a photo at the Canadian Screen Awards, in Toronto, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Overview

  • The Apprentice secured five Screen Awards, including Best Motion Picture and acting honors for Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong.
  • Producer Daniel Bekerman framed Trump’s proposed film tariffs as a direct challenge to Canadian sovereignty and creative freedom.
  • Bekerman urged independent filmmakers to unite and highlighted the rise of Indigenous and queer cinema as beacons of resilience.
  • On the television side, Canada’s Drag Race won Best Reality Program while & Order ToroToronto: Criminal Intent took Best Drama Series.
  • Comedian Lisa Gilroy hosted the ceremony in Toronto, capping a multi-day celebration of Canadian film, television and digital storytelling.