AWARD

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Honoured with Two 2026 Canadian Screen Award Nominations

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The coffee tastes a little better this morning. I am incredibly humbled and grateful to share that I’ve been nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards this year, representing work in both the Film and Animation categories.

Being recognized by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a massive honour, especially given the caliber of storytelling happening in Canada right now. These two projects couldn't be more different—one a live-action feature and the other a beloved animated world—but both allowed me to dive deep into the kind of thematic, melodic storytelling I love most.

The Nominations:

  • Achievement in Music – Original Score | Please, After You (Vortex Media / Dir. Rob Michaels)

  • Best Original Music, Animation | Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express (Nelvana / Mattel, Inc.)

A score is never a solo effort. I’m so lucky to work with collaborators who trust me to help tell their stories, and to the musicians and teams who helped bring these notes to life: thank you. To my fellow nominees—congratulations. I can’t wait to celebrate the incredible work of our industry together.

Erica Procunier named SOCAN Breakout Composer of the Year 2025

We’re thrilled to share that Canadian composer Erica Procunier has been honoured with the Breakout Screen Composer Award at the 2025 SOCAN Awards. SOCAN

A milestone moment

Held in Toronto on September 29 2025, the SOCAN Awards marked the 100th anniversary of SOCAN, Canada’s music rights organization. The night celebrated a century of songwriting, composing and publishing excellence. SOCAN
Amid this milestone event, Erica’s recognition stands out as a signal that the screen-composing craft in Canada is being more deeply recognised and celebrated.

About Erica Procunier

Erica has built a versatile career scoring film, television and interactive media. Her works include:

  • The beloved children’s series Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!, for which she won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Music, Animation in 2024.

  • the award-winning CBC documentary The COVID Cruise, for which she received a Canadian Screen Award in 2022. Wikipedia+2Erica Procunier+2

  • the Apple TV+ series Ghostwriter, which earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2021. Alliance for Women Film Composers+1

What this win means

Winning the “Breakout Screen Composer” category is a strong endorsement of Erica’s creative voice and momentum in screen music. It not only acknowledges her past achievements but signals the industry’s expectation of even greater work ahead.
In a year where SOCAN celebrated its centennial, this award also highlights the evolving role of screen-composers within Canada’s creative ecosystem—bringing attention, legitimacy and opportunities to the field.

What’s next?

With this recognition in her toolkit, Erica will continue expanding her body of work — across documentary, drama, animation and beyond. Her ability to move between mediums (from live-orchestra premieres to streaming children’s series) demonstrates a flexibility that is increasingly valued in today’s media landscape.
For fans, collaborators or industry professionals, this is a moment to keep an eye on her upcoming projects and the unique sound worlds she develops.

Other winners of the night included Drake, who shattered records with six awards; Boi-1da, honoured with the Global Impact Award; Lowell, bülow, and Nathan Ferraro for the International Achievement Award; Joni Mitchell, celebrated with the Cultural Impact Award; OZ as Producer of the Year; and Jordan Gagne, who received Screen Composer of the Year.

https://www.socan.com/drake-shatters-records-at-socans-100th-anniversary-awards/