Barry Walsh
Factual at MIPTV: What distributors are looking for
TVFive acquisition execs at international distribution companies share their wish lists for factual finds at MIP. (Pictured: Sky Vision MD Jane Millichip)
MIPTV ’14: Airshow, 3 Chefs, 1 City, en route to Cannes
TVNew titles Beyond Distribution will bring to Cannes include series from Canadian prodcos Great Pacific Media, Re:Source Media, and Castlewood Productions. (Airshow pictured)
Planet in Focus honours Ghosts In Our Machine
FILMThe Toronto-based environmental film fest hands out a variety of awards over the weekend, naming Liz Marshall’s Ghosts (pictured) best Canadian feature.
Beyond takes two from Re:Source Media
TVBeyond Distribution is adding two upcoming series from the Toronto-based prodco to its catalog: 3 Chefs, 1 City (pictured) and Asia Rising.
Michael Maclear’s risks and rewards
FILMThe broadcast news icon and documentarian will be honoured June 13 with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Journalism Foundation.
Keshet comes to Canada
TVOn the heels of its recent expansion into Australia, Israeli producer-distributor Keshet International is establishing a Canadian office, to be headed by former Alliance Atlantis exec Mark Rubinstein.
NGCI takes Get Stuffed
TVPicture Box Distribution inked deals for the extreme competition series (pictured) for Nat Geo Adventure channels in Australia, New Zealand and pan-Asia.
Under Fire documentary wins Peabody
FILMThe project is among 39 honourees for the 72nd annual Peabody Awards, chosen to represent the best in electronic media for 2012.
Discovery Enterprises International ups Wagner
TVElliot Wagner, promoted to VP of program sales and Canadian partnerships, is tasked with finding growth opportunities in the Canadian market, including new channel launches, among other duties.
David Rocco heads to India and Nat Geo Channels International
TVDavid Rocco’s Dolce India, the latest series featuring the Canadian chef (pictured), has been licensed by Breakthrough Entertainment to NGCI’s Nat Geo Adventure channel for various territories.
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The Alpern Group 20th Anniversary Party - Ira Levy (Breakthrough Entertainment), Steve Ord (White Pine Pictures), James Nadler (Guru Studio)