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APTN renews Amplify docuseries for season three
Each episode of the series from Wolfwalker Productions explores a different Indigenous musician.
Canadian Film Day doubles partner registrations compared to 2024
Reel Canada organizers expect the day’s screenings to exceed 2,000 on April 16.
CBC greenlights second season of For the Culture
The second season of the series, produced by OYA Media Group and Noble Television, will premiere on CBC Gem later this year.
CRTC sets new dates for two postponed hearings
Hearings on defining and supporting “Canadian program” and the sustainability of the broadcasting system have been reset, while the date for the hearing on Canadian and Indigenous audio content has not yet been confirmed.
Darkest Miriam wins Best Feature at CFF
Other winners at this year’s Canadian Film Fest include Nik Sexton’s Skeet and Sarah Galea-Davis for The Players.
Bell Media appoints Matt McGowan to new SVP role
The former Snap exec will oversee Bell Media’s advertising sales and partnerships strategy.
WIFT+ Toronto selects eight shorts for annual showcase
The shorts are up for four awards at the event, offering more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.
Crave’s Empathie takes Series Mania audience award
It is the first series produced entirely in Quebec to take part in Series Mania’s international competition.
BBDO Canada, ACTRA sign commercial projects deal
The move involving one of Canada’s larger advertising agencies, announced March 28, is effective immediately.
Hot Sheet: Canadian demand rises for The White Lotus
Following its March 13 premiere, Netflix’s crime drama Adolescence makes its debut on the Hot Sheet.
Deals: Neon, Blue Ant, Little Engine, Ballinran, Omnifilm
Neon boards Matt Johnson’s Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Blue Ant’s Race Against the Tide scores its first international commission, and more.
Item 7 joins Candour Pictures’ One Day Closer as coproducer
EXCLUSIVE: Montreal-based Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky has also joined production on the feature.
In Brief: Canadian Marie Kishchuk wins Dingle Awards’ pitch prize
Plus: Front Street Pictures’ The Groomsmen: Second Chances wins at GLAAD Media Awards, CMF and Creative BC fund five video game studios, and more.
Crave acquires An Optimist’s Guide for second season
The Canada/U.K. coproduction’s second season will air as a Crave Original in Canada.
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