1st Jutra Awards

The 1st Jutra Awards were held on March 7, 1999 to honour films made with the participation of the Quebec film industry in 1998. The host of the ceremony was Rémy Girard.
The Red Violin garnered the most nominations with eleven, and the most wins with nine including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Colm Feore.
August 32nd on Earth received seven nominations and won Best Actor for Alexis Martin. 2 Seconds also received seven nominations, including the "Big Five": Best Film, Best Director for Manon Briand, who became the first woman nominated in that category, Best Actor for Dino Tavarone, Best Actress for Charlotte Laurier and Best Screenplay.
Streetheart became the first film to receive two acting awards, namely Best Actress for Pascale Montpetit and Best Supporting Actress for Anne-Marie Cadieux.