Articles for 2011

Playback 2011 Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame: Tantoo Cardinal

The internationally renowned actor is honoured for her contributions to Canadian film, television and activism.

CTV cancels So You Think You Can Dance Canada

Bell Media declines to order a fifth season of the Canadian reality dance series.

ACTRA Montreal actors honoured

Broadcasting icon Dick Irvin takes home the 2011 Award of Excellence.

TIFF 2011: Leone Stars wins Pitch This!

The doc tops five other films to take the competition’s $10,000 prize, marking the first time a documentary has done so in the event’s 12 years.

TIFF 2011: Catching up with…1066 Productions’ Chris Hastings

A video interview with the CEO of the UK-Canada coproduction packager at the OMDC’s International Financing Forum during TIFF.

TIFF 2011: Jeffrey Steiner lines up Frank Marshall for action feature

The Jason Bourne franchise producer has pacted with Toronto-based New Franchise Media to develop Jeffrey Archer’s novel A Matter of Honor.

Canada at TIFF: Inside the fest with Karen Bruce

For each of the festival’s 11 days, TIFF’s director of Canadian Initiatives shares her tips, news and top TIFF picks.

TIFF 2011: How Deepa Mehta got Salman Rushdie to adapt Midnight’s Children

The Canadian director and the legendary novelist on Monday recount their page-to-screen collaboration at the Toronto International Film Festival.

TIFF 2011: Canuck directors talk bold Quebec films and DIY spirit

Bessai, Veninger, Falardeau and Grbovic are joined by Deepa Mehta in a TIFF industry panel exploring Canada’s rich filmmaking culture.

TIFF 2011: Michael Dowse’s Goon sells to Magnolia/Magnet stateside

The Jay Baruchel-starring hockey comedy is the first Canadian film to sell at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2011)

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Sept. 2 – 8, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Sept. 2 – 8, 2011)