Film
‘Dragon’ sees exhibition opps in under-served Western markets
Guzzo Cinemas head Vince Guzzo says his role as a Dragons’ Den investor sparked interest in domestic expansion of his theatre chain.
The Canadians set to ‘Slamdance’
Among them is filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn and her project Impetus, which will screen in competition in the festival’s Narrative Features program.
Ottawa studio campus gets go-ahead with NCC
The approval paves the way for construction to begin on four 20,000-square-foot sound stages, which are scheduled to be operational by mid-2020.
Land of Nod sets up in Vancouver
Written and directed by actor Rogan Christopher (Bitten), the feature follows a narcotics detective as he investigates an overdose.
Telefilm’s Jean-Claude Mahe to retire
The organization’s director of public and governmental affairs has spearheaded a number of influential initiatives during his two-decade tenure, including the launch of Telefilm’s Talent Fund.
In Brief: UBCP/ACTRA announces award honourees
Plus, Montreal’s UNLTD launches its VR project Trinity and Hot Docs names Lalita Krishna as co-chair of its board of directors.
Play Management expands footprint with Toronto office
The Vancouver-based talent agency has hired veteran Toronto agent Meagan Allison-Hancock to lead the new outpost.
Gloria Ui Young Kim rolls on her debut feature
Winner of the WIDC’s 2016 Feature Film prize, Queen of the Morning Calm stars Tina Jung and Jesse LaVercombe.
Revenues dip slightly for eOne in latest financials
Strong growth in its family and brands business was offset by declines on the film and TV side, and one-off restructuring costs.
Netflix commissions first Quebec feature
Produced by Montreal-based Couronne Nord, the untitled thriller marks the prodco’s feature film debut.
Paul Lewis joins World Congress of Science and Factual Producers
The veteran factual exec has been named conference director at the annual market for unscripted producers, distributors and broadcasters.
Jasmin Mozaffari’s Firecrackers lands U.S. distribution
Good Deed Entertainment will distribute the film theatrically in the U.S. in 2019.
WIFT-T Crystal Awards 2018 - Deluxe Toronto’s Amanda Champion getting her photo taken with Deluxe Toronto’s Post-production Mentorship recipient Viki Posidis.Photo by Eddy Perez.
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