The Candys get more digital

Digital media is getting a higher profile at the Canadian Screen Awards. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has announced the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards Gala Honouring Excellence in Digital and Immersive Storytelling.

The gala will take place during Canadian Screen Week, which runs next March 6 to 12.

It will include new awards categories in the fields of digital and immersive media. The new trophies honour acting, directing and best immersive experience, and include a social innovator award.

Producers may submit entries for the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards in the TV and digital media categories through Aug. 19 at the academy website.