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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.
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.
The Open Reel secures rights to Quentin Lee’s The Way You Dance
EXCLUSIVE: Tzi Ma has also joined the feature as a producer and star, while Kyle Toy has signed on to the cast.
Multiple Canadian winners at 2025 Global Production Awards
The BC Film Commission at Creative BC won for Film Commission of the Year while Cinespace Studios Toronto was named Studio of the Year.
Avi Federgreen to distribute, remake sports drama Sunshine
Indiecan Entertainment will distribute the film in North America, while Federgreen is set to direct the English-language remake of the Philippine sports drama via his production banner.
Sphere Media promotes two in kids and family division
The division’s creative director Ghislain Cyr is also set to retire.
Hot Sheet: You remains top in demand for digital originals
HBO’s The Last of Us maintained top overall TV show demand for the third straight week.
‘Crisis’ in children’s content takes spotlight at CRTC hearing
Day two of the proceedings also examined Indigenous broadcasters, accessibility and the use of AI for Canadian content.
TIFF adds eight to content market advisory committee
The new members include executives from Sony Pictures Classics, Mubi, BBC Studios, Lucasfilm and more.
Deals: Seeds, JFE, Gravitas Ventures, Boat Rocker, VVS Films
Prestige International Pictures acquires the international rights to Kaniehtiio Horn’s Seeds, Just for Entertainment Distribution acquires Abroad season four, and more.
Virgil Films acquires U.S. rights to Home Free
EXCLUSIVE: Avi Federgreen’s feature directorial debut is set for a same-day theatrical and digital release in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year.
CFC selects 19 for 2025 Norman Jewison Film Program
The annual program offers training for emerging to mid-level Canadian directors, writers, producers and editors.
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