Established in 1979, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national, non-profit, professional association that unifyies professionals across Canada. The ACCT is a vital and integral force, representing all areas of the film and television industries. We honour outstanding achievements in Canadian film and television, heighten public awareness and increase audience attendance, viewership, and appreciation of Canadian film and television productions, preserve and promote Canada's film and television heritage, while providing wide range of industry-related professional development programs.