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Telefilm Canada appoints three deputy directors
The directors are all part of the organization’s business affairs division.
Canadian producers head to second Cross Continental Forum
The second annual forum will see producers spanning four continents take part in the five-day event.
Deals: Postmedia Studios, ATN, Keshet International
Postmedia Studios partners with VEEPS to bring the live concert streaming service to Canada, ATN expands to 54 channels on Rogers, and more.
In Brief: Beza Hailu’s in-progress feature wins in Cannes
The CW acquires season four of Global’s Family Law, David Bezmozgis to direct adaptation of his novel The Betrayers, and more.
Showrunner debate takes centre stage at CRTC hearings
Labour groups, the BSO, Meridian Artists and Quebecor put the spotlight on key creative roles on day five of the proceedings in Gatineau, Que.
White Pine Pictures options rights for cybersecurity book
President Peter Raymont plans to adapt Ronald J. Deibert’s non-fiction novel into a drama series.
Les Productions Spécimen’s Faux Gun begins filming in Quebec
The film, which follows a young man in Quebec City spiraling into a life of crime, is set for a 2026 release from H264.
CFC to honour three with inaugural Founder’s Council Award
Jennifer Podemski, Don McKellar and Rick Mercer will be the first recipients of the Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award at this year’s CFC Gala.
Streamers, broadcasters clash on contributions at CRTC hearings
Testimonies from Telefilm, the NFB and the ISO weighed in on the importance of programs of national interest.
Blue Ant’s first format adaptation begins filming
Co-president Mark Bishop discusses how the company’s Race Against the Tide format made its way to Scotland’s shores.
Peterson Polaris Corp boards Tyrone Acierto’s What’s Left of Us
Michael Peterson will produce the feature alongside Wilfredo Manalang, the founder and president of Philippines-based FUSEE.
Super Channel, Ryan Reynolds team on Oilers docuseries
The five-part series will focus on the Oilers’ dominance in the NHL in the 1980s.
Sinking Ship starts production on YouTube series Lila Goes Viral
With original music and an influencer feel, this live-actioner is the Canadian studio’s answer to tackling climate storytelling without “doom, gloom and preaching,” says Sinking Ship’s Alexis Grieve.
Shwayta Sharma named for 2025 SACFF X BANFF Fellowship
Sharma will participate in the upcoming Banff World Media Festival and bring forward a slate of original comedy series.
Deals: Odin’s Eye, Sphere Abacus, Spin Master, Echo Media, Cineflix Rights
Odin’s Eye Animation has acquired international sales rights to Hungary/Canada/Germany coproduction Fairyheart, Sphere Abacus has sold true-crime series Murder by Medic in multiple territories, and more.
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