28th ANNUAL GENIE AWARDS
honouring the greatest achievements
in Canadian Film
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008

E! Network
Ontario/Quebec - 10pm ET
BC - 10pm PT
Alberta - 8pm MT

IFC
10 pm

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building
255 Front St. West
Toronto, Ontario

5:00pm - Cocktail Reception
6:30pm - Awards Ceremony
Gala Banquet Celebration to follow

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A WORD FROM OUR SUPPORTERS


The Genie Awards are possible each year because of the fantastic support and encouragement of our sponsors. Thanks to those who help bring the Genies to life.
TELEFILM CANADA: "Canadian cinema is topping the must-see lists of critics and movie-goers alike, at home and abroad. It's only by working together can the industry build on this success. In this light, Telefilm Canada is proud to partner with the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, on the occasion of the 2008 Genie Awards, to promote Canadian talent and Canadian stories."
S. Wayne Clarkson,
Executive Director
Telefilm Canada


ZIP.TV: "Zip.tv is proud to join the Genie Awards in celebrating excellence in Canadian film. We’re honoured to provide Academy voting members with an easy, convenient and green way to view Genie nominated films online from anywhere in Canada. This year Zip.tv hosted Theatrical Shorts and Documentary films with seven of the nominated films available online as streaming video, an environmentally friendly way of distributing nominated videos to voters. We also employed our DVD delivery expertise to distribute nominated feature films. We offer our sincerest congratulations to the nominees and winners of this year’s Genie Awards."
Rick Anderson
President & CEO
Zip.tv


CANWEST BROADCASTING : "Canwest is thrilled that their first broadcast of the Genie Awards comes for a year featuring an extraordinarily high caliber of internationally recognized talent. With our strong desire and commitment to honouring Canada’s great film industry talent, we have chosen to broadcast the Genie Awards both on E!, the ultimate destination for entertainment fans and IFC, our home for independent film enthusiasts"
Christine Shipton
Senior Vice President, Drama and Factual Content
Canwest Broadcasting


CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT: "Proudly Canadian, Cineplex Entertainment is pleased to once again support the Genie Awards. As one of the most prominent and watched Canadian film awards ceremonies, Cineplex Entertainment is proud to participate in the celebration of exceptional achievements in the film and television industry. Congratulations to all the nominees!"
Ellis Jacob,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cineplex Entertainment


EMPIRE THEATRES: "Empire Theatres, Canada's second largest and fastest growing cinema exhibition company, is pleased to support the efforts of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television through our sponsorship of the 2008 Genie Awards. We applaud the efforts of the many talented Canadians in film and television! Empire Theatres-celebrating 30 years in film exhibition!"
Dean Leland
Vice President - Media & Studio Relations
EMPIRE THEATRES LIMITED


FUJIFILM Canada Inc.: "FUJIFILM Canada is proud to support the Genie Award's continued celebration of excellence in Canadian film. We are honoured to provide the technology and products that enable Canadian filmmakers to realize their unique visions. We join you in celebrating the nominees and winners of Canada's highest film achievement."
Graeme Parcher,
Vice-President, Recording Media Division
FUJIFILM Canada Inc.


PricewaterhouseCoopers: "PricewaterhouseCoopers is proud to support the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television as the official ballot auditor of the 28th Annual Genie Awards. Congratulations to all of the nominees who have contributed to another year of excellence in Canadian cinema."
Tracey Jennings,
Partner, Canadian Entertainment and Media Practice Leader
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


DELUXE TORONTO: "The Genie Awards is that great time of the year when we have an opportunity to celebrate Canadian filmmakers. We take pride in playing a part in the achievement of our customers and salute all of the nominees."
Dan McLellan
Executive Vice President
& General Manager
Deluxe | Postproduction
Joe Micek
Executive Vice President
& General Manager
Deluxe Laboratories


KODAK CANADA ENTERTAINMENT IMAGING: "Kodak is proud to be an inaugural supporter of the Academy and the annual Genie Awards. As part of our ongoing partnership with the Academy, we continue our tradition of presenting the Kodak Totem Award to each of the nominees in the ‘Achievement in Cinematography’ category, and we’re honoured to present the 2008 Genie Award to the cinematographer whose quest for artistic excellence elevates the art of cinematography to new levels."
Johanna Gravelle
Country Manager
Kodak Canada Entertainment Imaging



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The Genie statue was designed by Sorel Etrog