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04/15/2026

Being nominated by your peers carries a different kind of pride. Eugene Weis, CCE is no stranger to this community, but being recognized for the work he poured into Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story is an honour that means everything to us. This film became a cultural phenomenon. Touching people across the world in ways we never could have imagined. Seeing the recognition that has come with it, and seeing Eugene’s name on this list, fills us with so much joy. Congratulations Eugene. We are incredibly proud of you and deeply grateful for everything you brought to this film.

04/08/2026

Four powerhouse talents were behind making sure every audio decision on Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story landed the way it needed to. Four people, one shared vision, and a film that sounds as powerful as the story it tells. We are proud to celebrate this team’s nomination for Best Sound, Documentary or Factual. Michelle Irving, Jordan Guy, Elma Bello, and Derek Brin. We celebrate all four. Academy members, please watch and vote before on April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

04/06/2026

Eugene Weis sat with decades of footage, with Sister Nancy’s story, with all the weight of what this documentary needed to be, and he shaped it into something people will not forget. His nomination for Best Picture Editing, Documentary is a nod to the craft that most audiences never think about but always feel. Congratulations Eugene. members, good editing is a feeling. Please watch, feel it and vote.

04/05/2026

Sister Nancy is not a simple story. She is a dancehall legend who was sampled by the world but never fully seen by it. The story spans decades. It crosses countries. It pulls together a life that was not always easy to find. That kind of documentary does not happen without someone doing the deep work before the cameras ever roll. For Bam Bam, that someone was Jalana. The Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research exists to honour exactly that kind of dedication, and we couldn’t be prouder to see her name in that conversation. Congratulations Jalana. members, we hope you celebrate good research the way we do. Please watch the story of Sister Nancy and Vote.

04/04/2026

We don’t talk enough about what it takes to be the person holding everything together behind the scenes. Ngardy is a producer, a co-founder, a mentor, and a quietly powerful force in Canadian documentary filmmaking. Her nomination for Best Biography or Arts Documentary for Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story is not a surprise to anyone who has watched her work. It’s an honour she has earned over and over again. Congratulations Ngardy. members, we are proud. We hope you will be too. Please watch and vote.

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

We don't talk enough about what it takes to be the person holding everything together behind the scenes. Ngardy is a producer, a co-founder, a mentor, and a quietly powerful force in Canadian documentary filmmaking. Her nomination for Best Biography or Arts Documentary for Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story is not a surprise to anyone who has watched her work. It's an honour she has earned over and over again. Congratulations Ngardy. Academy members, we are proud. We hope you will be too. Please watch and vote.