He's nominated for a Canadian Screen Award — for playing a ‘skeet'
St. John's actor Sean Dalton and director Nick Sexton worked for years on their film, 'Skeet', a love letter to the townie tough guys the filmmakers grew up with. Now, Dalton has been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his starring role. Dalton spoke to the CBC's Krissy Holmes about being recognized for their labour of love.
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