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. The nominations were announced on November 28, 2018. The winners were announced on January 3, 2019, and the ceremony was held on February 22, 2019. For this cycle of the

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were split into Drama and Comedy/Musical categories. Previously, they had been joined in one category since the 16th ceremony in 2011.

Special achievement awards

*Auteur Award (for singular vision and unique artistic control over the elements of production) –

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*Mary Pickford Award (for outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry) –

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*Nikola Tesla Award (for visionary achievement in filmmaking technology) – Kevin Baillie *Best First Feature –

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