Members of the Canadian Association of Motion Picture Producers (CAMPP), who were not happy with the CFA's jury system, insisted on an academy-style system where all members received nominated rights for the Best Feature Film category.
[3] In addition, the CFA board introduced a Co-Production category, for films co-produced by Canadian and foreign producers.
The bigger problem was that the CFA's own rules did not allow any film crew members on co-productions to receive craft awards.
Lawyers for the co-produced film Power Play obtained a court injunction which blocked the CFA presentation unless the Canadian craftspeople on the film were considered eligible for awards.
[4] The CBC broadcast a one-hour special featuring highlights of the show.