Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Nominated |
Best Adapted Screenplay The Sweet Hereafter |
1997 |
| Nominated |
Best Director The Sweet Hereafter |
1997 |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Won |
Evangelical Jury Prize Commendation Family Viewing |
1988 |
Genie Awards
| Won |
Best Adapted Screenplay Where the Truth Lies |
2005 |
| Won |
Best Adapted Screenplay Felicia's Journey |
1999 |
| Nominated |
Best Director Felicia's Journey |
1999 |
| Won |
Best Director The Sweet Hereafter |
1997 |
| Won |
Best Director Exotica |
1994 |
| Nominated |
Best Director Calendar |
1993 |
| Nominated |
Best Director The Adjuster |
1991 |
| Nominated |
Best Director Speaking Parts |
1990 |
| Nominated |
Best Director Family Viewing |
1988 |
| Nominated |
Best Director Next of Kin |
1985 |
| Nominated |
Best Editing Family Viewing |
1988 |
| Nominated |
Best Original Screenplay Adoration |
2009 |
| Nominated |
Best Original Screenplay Ararat |
2002 |
| Won |
Best Original Screenplay Exotica |
1994 |
| Nominated |
Best Original Screenplay Speaking Parts |
1990 |
| Nominated |
Best Screenplay The Sweet Hereafter |
1997 |
| Nominated |
Best Screenplay Calendar |
1993 |
| Nominated |
Best Screenplay Family Viewing |
1988 |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Won |
Best Foreign Film The Sweet Hereafter |
1997 |
| Nominated |
Best Foreign Film Exotica |
1995 |
Toronto Film Critics Association
| Won |
Best Director The Sweet Hereafter |
1997 |
Vancouver Film Critics
| Nominated |
Best Director of a Canadian Film Adoration |
2008 |
