Key Takeaways:

• In the Canadian Screen Awards film categories, the indigenous sci-fi thriller "Night Raiders" and the suburbia drama "Scarborough" are tied for first place.

The indigenous sci-fi thriller "Night Raiders" and the suburban drama "Scarborough" are tied for first place in the film categories as the Canadian Screen Awards' main event approaches.

At Friday's celebration of cinematic success, the films took home five awards each, wrapping off a week of virtual festivities.

Both movies are also nominated for best motion picture at the CSA's coronation ceremony on Sunday, an hour-long presentation broadcast on CBC and Gem that will honor the finest in television.

The best debut feature went to "Scarborough" filmmakers Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson, while the best-adapted script went to Catherine Hernandez for adapting her 2017 novel to the big screen.

Cherish Violet Blood took up the award for best-supporting actress for her work in the east-end Toronto play, winning awards for casting and sound editing.

Danis Goulet, the director of "Night Raiders," won the award for best original screenplay for the futuristic thriller, winning awards for costume design, sound mixing, visual effects, and makeup.

"All My Puny Sorrows," a family drama based on Miriam Toews' 2014 novel, took home two awards for editing and original score.

For his role in "Wildhood," Joshua Odjick was nominated best supporting actor.

"Paw Patrol: The Movie" won the Gold Screen Award for Feature Film, which honors box-office achievement.

On Thursday, the CSA honored television craft and performance categories; on Wednesday, children's, animation, reality, and lifestyle programs; on Tuesday, sports, digital, and immersive programs; and on Monday, broadcast news, documentary, and factual programs.

The Canadian Press initially published this information on April 8, 2022.