For the Record is a Canadian comedy drama web series, which premiered in 2020 on CBC Gem.[1] Created by Julian De Zotti, the six-episode anthology series centres on the emotional role of music in people's lives, with each episode focusing on a character facing a significant personal moment and the song that soundtracks it.[2]
The cast includes De Zotti, Lisa Baylin, Anna Hopkins, Karen LeBlanc, Kira Clavell, Maurice Dean Wint, Moni Ogunsuyi, Theresa Tova, Phil Borg, Lyriq Bent, Alexandra Beaton, Uni Park, Johnny Orlando, Melissa McNerney, Justine Nelson, Alannah Ong, Brynn Chamblee, Tashi Simmons and Neil Lu.
The series was originally produced for CTV's planned Snackable web service, but moved to CBC Gem after Snackable was shelved.[3]
The French firm Mediawan purchased international distribution rights to the series.[4]
The series received eight award nominations at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards, but did not win any.
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2022 | Best Web Program or Series, Fiction | Julian De Zotti, Jonas Diamond, Lisa Baylin | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or Series | Lyriq Bent | Nominated | |||
| Julian De Zotti | Nominated | ||||
| Anna Hopkins | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series | Karen Leblanc | Nominated | |||
| Theresa Tova | Nominated | ||||
| Maurice Dean Wint | Nominated | ||||
| Best Direction in a Web Program or Series | Sudz Sutherland | Nominated |
References
- ^ "What to watch on CBC Gem in December 2020". Now, November 25, 2020.
- ^ "Review: ‘For the Record’ Hits All the Right Notes - SXSW Online 2021". Nerds & Beyond, March 19, 2021.
- ^ Jordan Pinto, "For the Record producers eye int’l opportunities ahead of SXSW premiere". Playback, March 16, 2021.
- ^ Max Goldbart, Tom Grater and Andreas Wiseman, "Mediawan Takes ‘For The Record’; Lionsgate Boards Emma Thompson Pic; NENT Enters ‘North Sea Connection’; Pluto TV BBC Deal; Czech Oscar Entry — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood, October 11, 2021.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
