The 8th Genie Awards was a ceremony of the Genie Awards, the annual awards presented by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to recognise excellence in Canadian cinema. The ceremony took place in 1987 and honoured Canadian feature films that were released in the preceding year, 1986.
Context
- Genie Awards: Established in 1980, the Genie Awards succeeded the earlier Canadian Film Awards and were the principal national film awards in Canada until they were merged into the Canadian Screen Awards in 2012.
- Purpose: The awards celebrated achievements in various categories, including Best Motion Picture, acting, direction, writing, and technical crafts.
Details Specific to the 8th Edition
- Year of ceremony: 1987
- Eligibility period: Canadian films released in 1986
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information exists regarding the precise date, venue, hosts, and award recipients for the 8th Genie Awards; such details are not available in readily verifiable sources.
