Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2024

Arnie Gelbart, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

For decades, Arnie Gelbart has been in the vanguard of independent film and television in Canada. As the founder, executive producer and CEO of Galafilm Productions Inc., he has overseen the production of nearly 400 hours of acclaimed and diverse documentaries, television series and specials, and feature films, which have notably been released in both official languages. He has also mentored many in the Canadian film industry.