Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: December 12, 2024

Martin F. Katz, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Martin Katz is a leader in Canadian media. Founder and president of Prospero Pictures, he is renowned for his industry experience, notably in the production of such award-winning feature films as A Dangerous Method, Maps to the Stars and Hotel Rwanda. As former chair of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, he oversaw its revitalization, as well as the creation of the Canadian Screen Awards. His contributions to the country’s cultural landscape extend beyond the screen as a founding board member of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship.