The Canadian Academy is a year-round platform for excellence in Canadian television, film, and digital media, which culminates in Canadian Screen Week each March in Toronto. Membership is an opportunity to join a vibrant community of your peers and celebrate excellence in our Industry.
Members are responsible for voting for and determining the nominees and winners of the Canadian Screen Awards and Les Prix Gemeaux and receive free access to the Academy Members Lounge during Canadian Screen Week, year-round Academy Talks and Academy Screens events, as well as numerous other benefits and discounts.
Eligibility for membership is determined by the number of professional credits an individual holds in the division to which they are applying.
ANNUAL FEES (Plus Applicable Taxes)
VOTING MEMBER: $150 VOTING MEMBER – INTERNATIONAL (CANADIANS RESIDING OUTSIDE CANADA): $100 VOTING MEMBER – UNDER 30: $75 FRIEND (NON-VOTING): $100 STUDENT (NON-VOTING) MEMBER: $45
If you are renewing an existing or recently expired Membership and do not know your Membership number please contact the Membership department at membership@academy.ca or 416-366-2227 and we will provide you with it.
If you wish to renew by sending in a cheque, please follow the instructions above at “Renew Now” to generate an invoice for your membership renewal.
If you currently reside in Quebec and wish to receive member communications and updates in French, please join VIA our Quebec chapter’s website here. 2019 DEADLINE TO JOIN TO VOTE Academy members must have joined or renewed their membership before January 31, 2019 in order to vote for the winners of the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards. Voting will open on February 7, 2019, at which point active voting members will receive their individual logins and voting instructions by email.