2026 Canadian Screen Awards.

Nominee

Best Direction, Factual

Daniel Oron

Cursed Histories
"The Curse of Tippecanoe, Oak Island, Knights Templar"
Synopsis:

You don't have to believe, but you should beware... From Hollywood's twisted metal to the ocean's unassuming graveyard, these chilling tales weave a history of tragic encounters. James Dean's Porsche, once a symbol of rebellion, screams down a dark highway, leaving a trail of wrecked lives in its wake. The Bermuda Triangle, a vast expanse of the Atlantic, devours ships and planes without a trace. And the Kennedy dynasty, one of America's most powerful families, are haunted by whispers of a curse - a string of untimely deaths plaguing their legacy. Coincidence or something more sinister...? These legends raise unsettling questions. Is there a vengeful force at work, or are these echoes of past misdeeds? Delve into the chilling tales behind these alleged curses and explore the ripple effects of suffering they leave behind.

Episode Synopsis:
In the hallowed halls of American power, a shadow falls. The Curse of Tippecanoe, born on a blood-soaked battlefield, casts its long and deadly gaze on the White House. Every president elected in a year ending in zero seems doomed to meet an untimely demise. Meanwhile, whispers of buried treasure lure fortune seekers to the mist-shrouded shores of Oak Island. Generations have been captivated by the legend of riches hidden beneath the island's treacherous soil. But for those who dare to dig, a deadly price awaits. Across the Atlantic, the smoke from a long-ago pyre carries a curse that transcends generations. The wrath of a condemned Knight Templar burns bright, threatening the lineage of a royal family who dared to wrong him.
Nominees:

Daniel Oron

Channel:

Super Channel

Broadcaster:

Allarco Entertainment

Production Company:

CH2 Productions Inc.