Articles for 2011

Four Quebec films get $675,000 in Quebecor coin

The mediaco has handed out second-round financing to four Quebec producers and three distributors.

Don Cherry sequel entering production

The cameras start rolling in Winnipeg for Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Sequel.

Casting Workbook crosses the pond

The casting software company launches in London, bringing with it access to Canadian talent.

Cosmopolis lands Telefilm funds

The David Cronenberg-directed film, starring Robert Pattinson, is currently shooting in Toronto.

Revived Hollywood North celebrates at William F. White Centre

The ribbon will be cut June 23 at the new facility in west Toronto as the industry toasts its post-recession rebound.

Mongrel Media acquires Sundance audience award winner

The arthouse film distributor picks up the Canadian distribution rights to the Maryam Keshavarz film, Circumstance.

CTV News exec Joanne MacDonald to oversee CP24

Bell Media puts the long-time CTV News exec in charge of CP24 as it sets to face off against Rogers Media’s CityNews Channel this fall.

Loyalist College launches 3D video production program

Thanks to a federal grant, the Belleville, Ontario school and WhistleStop Productions have set up The Headland 3D Centre of Excellence.

Skatoony TV expands online game with second season

A second season of marblemedia’s Skatoony on Teletoon will be accompanied by an expanded online multiplayer game and two iPad apps.

Netflix: Why Cancon producers are in business with us

Netflix topper Ted Sarandos tells critics at the Banff World Media Festival that Canadian producers welcome getting into business with the US video streaming giant for its generous licensing deals.

Europe’s doc zone

A panel of German and French programmers and producers discuss opportunities in the European factual space at the Banff World Media Festival.

Magic Lantern’s Genie in a Bottle

The CEO of the new media co shares tips for transmedia success with the Banff World Media Festival crowd.