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CANADIAN SCREEN ARTIST INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
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Canadian Tamil Film & Media
Best Feature Film – Canada
A celebration of Canada’s finest full-length film, selected for its bold storytelling, emotion, and cinematic impact. A standout work that defines the year in Canadian cinema.
Best Short Film – Canada
Honours the most powerful short-form Canadian film, telling a complete, moving story in under 40 minutes. A showcase of creative efficiency and vision.
Best Director – Canada (Feature Film)
Awarded to the visionary director behind a standout feature, blending leadership and creativity into a masterpiece. A deep reflection of direction at its best.
Best Director – Canada (Short Film)
Spotlighting a short film director who turned a brief runtime into a brilliant cinematic statement. For control, clarity, and bold artistic execution.
Best Actor – Canada
Recognizing a male lead whose performance defined excellence in Canadian film this year. For emotion, authenticity, and unforgettable screen presence.
Best Actress – Canada
Awarded to a leading lady whose role moved hearts and told stories with strength and honesty. A powerful performance from beginning to end.
Best Supporting Actor – Canada
Celebrates a male performer who lit up the screen in a supporting role with depth and precision. A key player in the story’s success.
Best Supporting Actress – Canada
For the actress who made a major impact from a supporting role, enriching the film’s narrative. Quiet strength with undeniable presence.
Best Cinematographer – Canada
Honours the visual artist who shaped the film’s look, feel, and emotion through the lens. A masterclass in lighting, framing, and tone.
Best Editor – Canada
Celebrates a Canadian editor who cut, paced, and polished a film to perfection. For rhythm, emotion, and seamless transitions.
Best Playback Singer (Male) – Canada
Recognizing a male voice that brought Canadian cinema to life through soulful playback singing. A vocal performance that lingers.
Best Playback Singer (Female) – Canada
Awarded to a female singer whose voice carried emotion, story, and melody in a Canadian film. Powerful, expressive, unforgettable.
Best Independent Song - Canada
Celebrates a standout original song created outside the mainstream, full of heart and craft. A Canadian composition that speaks volumes.
Indian Tamil TV / Serial Industry
Best Villain Performance in a Tamil Serial
Recognizes the artist who gave life to a compelling antagonist — intense, memorable, and essential to the drama. A villain we loved to hate.
Best Actor in a Tamil Serial
Honours a male lead whose powerful and consistent performance brought depth and emotion to every scene. A standout presence on the Tamil small screen.
Best Actress in a Tamil Serial
Awarded to a leading lady who captivated viewers with her grace, strength, and storytelling through performance. A face audiences connected with daily.
Best Director – Tamil Serial
Celebrates the creative force behind a top Tamil serial, blending narrative flow, visual drama, and audience connection. A true master of episodic storytelling.
Best Child Artist in a Tamil Serial
Honours a young talent whose charm, skill, and maturity lit up the screen in every episode. A rising star with a bright future.
Audience Favourite Star – Tamil Serial
Chosen by viewers for winning hearts with charisma, emotion, and unmatched connection. The most beloved face of Tamil television.
Digital Content & Social Media
Best Social Media Entertainer (Tamil) – Canada
Celebrating a second outstanding entertainer whose influence and consistency elevate Tamil content in the Canadian digital space. A star in the online Tamil scene.
Best Tamil Podcast/Radio Show
Awarded to a podcast or radio show that delivers compelling Tamil stories, opinions, or music with clarity and charisma. A voice that informs, entertains, and inspires.
Best Social Media Entertainer (Tamil) – India
Recognizes a dynamic Tamil entertainer from India who dominates the social space with wit, trends, and impact. A creator who defines viral Tamil content.
Special Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honours an individual whose lifelong dedication and contribution have shaped and uplifted the Tamil arts and entertainment landscape. A tribute to decades of excellence and legacy.
Icon of the Year (Tamil Global Personality)
Celebrates a global Tamil figure whose influence, talent, and presence have left an undeniable mark across borders. A symbol of pride for Tamils around the world.
Rising Star of the Year (Canada)
Recognizes an emerging Tamil talent in Canada making waves with creativity, drive, and promise. A breakthrough performer destined for greater heights.
Youth Icon – Tamil Canada
Awarded to a young Tamil Canadian whose leadership, passion, or artistry inspires the next generation. A modern role model representing the spirit of Tamil youth.
Cultural Contributor Award (Preserving Tamil Identity Abroad)
Honours an individual or group committed to preserving and promoting Tamil culture, language, and heritage outside of India.
Global Tamil Pride Award
Celebrates an individual whose achievements bring honour and pride to the global Tamil community. A trailblazer representing excellence beyond boundaries.
Best Dance group
Best Tamil Western Dance Group Canada
Honours the most dynamic Tamil Western dance group that brought energy, creativity, and entertainment to the stage. A perfect blend of tradition and trend in motion.
Best Music Band in Canada
Awarded to the top-performing music band that electrified audiences with rhythm, harmony, and stage presence. A musical force shaping Canada’s Tamil music scene.
Best Photography Canada
Recognizes a photographer whose lens captured emotion, story, and culture with artistic mastery. Celebrating visual storytelling at its finest.
Best Bharathanatyam Crew
Celebrates a team that preserved and performed the classical art of Bharathanatyam with grace, discipline, and cultural richness. Tradition brought to life on stage.
Best Social Service
Honours an individual or organization making a real impact through dedicated service to the Tamil and broader community. A heart for people and a vision for change.
Best Sponsorship 2024
Acknowledges a brand or business that provided outstanding support and partnership throughout the year. A key enabler of community and cultural growth.
Best Junior Super Singer
Awarded to a young vocal talent who amazed with voice, range, and confidence. A rising star lighting up the future of Tamil music.
Best Senior Super Singer
Recognizes a seasoned voice that moved audiences with soulful depth, technique, and emotion. A powerhouse performer in Tamil music’s elite league.
Business Icon of the year 2024
Celebrates a visionary entrepreneur who led with innovation, growth, and community impact. A standout figure in Tamil business excellence.