The 17th Canadian Film Awards were held on May 15, 1965 to honour achievements in Canadian film. Entries this year numbered 104, including four features. Interest in the event, which was hosted by radio personality

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, was such that an overflow crowd had to spill into the Hot Stove Club at Maple Leaf Gardens, where they viewed the ceremony on closed-circuit television. The entire Canadian film industry was presented with a special medal to commemorate International Co-Operation Year (ICY), a celebratory designation by the

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to direct attention to the common interest and purpose of humanity in achieving peace and human dignity. Dr. J. Roby Kidd, founding director of the CFA and head of ICY Canada, presented the medal to cinematographer Roy Tash, who accepted it on behalf of the industry.Maria Topalovich, ''And the Genie Goes To...: Celebrating 50 Years of the Canadian Film Awards''.

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, 2000. . pp. 69-71.

Winners

Films

* Film of the Year: ''Not awarded'' *

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: '' The Luck of Ginger Coffey'' — Crawley Films, Roth-Kershner Productions, Leon Roth producer, Irvin Kershner director *Arts and Experimental: '' Canon'' —

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Norman McLaren William Norman McLaren, LL. D. (11 April 1914 – 27 January 1987) was a Scottish Canadian animator, director and producer known for his work for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).Rosenthal, Alan. ''The new documentary in action: a caseb ...

and Grant Munro directors ::'' Le Monde va nous prendre pour des sauvages'' ''(People Might Laugh at Us'') —

, Jacques Godbout and Françoise Bujold directors *TV Information: ''

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Beryl Fox Beryl Fox (born December 10, 1931) is a Canadian documentary film director and film producer. Biography Fox was born in 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After graduating from the University of Toronto she was hired by the CBC and worked there from ...

producer and director *TV Entertainment: '' The Open Grave'' —

Ron Kelly Ron Kelly (born June 11, 1929 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian film director and screenwriter. He began his career with the CBC film unit, directing many short and documentary films between 1952 and 1964. He traveled to France, Spa ...

producer and director *Films for Children: '' Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain'' —

Fernand Dansereau Fernand Dansereau (born April 5, 1928) is a Canadian film director and film producer. Biography After five years working as a reporter for the Montreal daily Le Devoir, Dansereau joined the NFB in 1955. He was a founding member of the NFB's ...

and André Belleau producers, Denys Arcand director *Travel and Recreation: ''Upper Canada Village'' — Moreland-Latchford Productions ::''Valley of the Swans'' — Photographic Branch,

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, Bernard H. Atkins director *General Information: ''Caroline'' —

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Clément Perron Clément Perron (July 3, 1929 – October 12, 1999) was a Canadian film director and screenwriter. Early life and education Perron was born in Quebec City, Quebec. After graduating from the University of Laval with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosop ...

directors ::''Some Are Sunfishers'' - Chetwynd Films,

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producer, Robert Barclay director *Public Relations: ''Something Personal'' — Master Films *Sales Promotion: ''A Solid Investment'' — Williams, Drege & Hill *Training and Instruction: ''The Perception of Orientation'' —

, Sidney Goldsmith producer, Grahame Parker and Jacques Parent directors *Filmed Commercial, Company or Product: ''Rose Brand Pickles, Obsession — Robert Lawrence Productions *Filmed Commercial, Public Service: ''Money Burned'' —

, Grant McLean director *Amateur: ''Portrait of Lydia'' — John Straiton director ::Certificate of Merit: ''Kente'' — Gordon Rose director ::Certificate of Merit: ''Restless Journey'' — Hugh Greig producer and director ::Certificate of Merit: ''The World Is Our Classroom'' — Helen Webb-Smith and Doris Kerr directors

Non-Feature Craft Awards

*Black and White Cinematography: ''

Jean-Claude Labrecque Jean-Claude Labrecque, (June 19, 1938 – May 31, 2019) was a director and cinematographer who learned the basics of filmmaking at the National Film Board of Canada. Career Jean-Claude Labrecque was born in Quebec City, Quebec, and trained as ...

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Special Award

*'' Sweet Substitute'' (aka ''Caressed''), Larry Kent producer and director — "for the very great promise and already substantial accomplishment clearly shown by director and actors alike, and for the sensitive and imaginative handling of the story".

References

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