19th Genie Awards

The 19th Genie Awards were held on February 4, 1999[1] to honour Canadian films released in 1998. It marked only the second time in the 1990s, after the 16th Genie Awards in January 1996, that the awards were held in the winter of the year following the year in which eligible films were released, rather than the late fall of the same year; the awards have subsequently retained the winter scheduling since 1999.

19th Genie Awards
DateFebruary 4, 1999
SiteLiving Arts Centre
Mississauga, Ontario
Hosted byAlbert Schultz
Highlights
Best PictureThe Red Violin
Most nominationsLast Night, Such a Long Journey (12)
Television coverage
NetworkCBC Television

The ceremony was held at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.[2] Actor Albert Schultz hosted the ceremony.[2]

Last Night and Such a Long Journey were tied for the most nominations, with 12 nods each.[3] However, The Red Violin won the most awards, with eight wins including Best Picture.[4]

Nominees and winners

Motion Picture Direction
Actor in a leading role Actress in a leading role
Actor in a supporting role Actress in a supporting role
Best Feature Length Documentary Best Short Documentary
Best Live Action Short Drama Best Animated Short
Art Direction/Production Design Cinematography
Costume Design Editing
Overall Sound Sound Editing
  • David Evans, Richard Cadger, Donna Powell, Paul Shikata, Phong Tran and Clive Turner, Such a Long Journey
  • Sue Conley, Stephen Barden, Craig Henighan, John Laing, Jill Purdy and John Sievert, Cube
  • Jacqueline Cristianini, James Fonnyadt, Adam Gejdos, James Genn, Kirby Jinnah and Cam Wagner, Rupert's Land
  • Tony Currie, Paula Fairfield, Alastair Gray and John Sievert, Regeneration
  • Marcel Pothier, Jérôme Décarie, Carole Gagnon, Antoine Morin and Jacques Plante, The Red Violin
Achievement in Music: Original Score Achievement in Music: Original Song
Screenplay Special awards
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References

  1. "Roshan Seth happy about his Genie award-winning role". India Abroad, March 12, 1999.
  2. "McKellar wins Jutra award; Schultz named host of Genies". Toronto Star, January 22, 1999.
  3. "Two Films Lead Genie Pack with 12 Nominations Each". Brandon Sun, December 8, 1998.
  4. "Red Violin in fine tune at Genie Awards". Toronto Star, February 5, 1999.
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