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HanWay Films boards Elevation’s horror feature Rapture
The film, directed by Jordan Tannahill, is produced by Elevation Pictures, 2AM and Brookstreet Pictures.
Shudder, Hollywood Suite announce Shaftesbury limited horror series
Hell Motel follows 10 true-crime obsessives who are picked off one by one at a newly reopened motel that was the site of a satanic mass murder 30 years ago.
CBC greenlights Peacock Alley doc
The Toronto prodco’s Big Feminine Energy will focus on trends in femininity around the world.
Hot Sheet: Andor tops digital demand after season two premiere
HBO’s The Last of Us led Canadian demand for overall TV shows.
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story wins Peabody Award
The film will be celebrated at the annual Peabody Awards on June 1 in L.A.
DSO hires new program manager
Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.
CMF announces key changes for 2025-26 budget
Amidst a decrease in total funding, key changes have been introduced for the Canada Media Fund’s Broadcaster Envelope while non-Canadian broadcasters and streamers enter the mix for production-stage kids content.
CMPA sends delegates to Australia
The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.
Two Canadian world premieres set for Inside Out 2025
Colette Johnson-Vosberg’s documentary Unlabelled and Corey Payette’s musical Starwalker will debut at the 35th edition of the festival.
TFO promotes two execs
Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.
Telefilm invests in 12 features for French market
Among the selected projects under Telefilm’s Production Program are three international coproductions, including two with France and one with Spain.
Kim Nguyen marks next feature with Le Sablier
The film is based on the nonfiction book from Édith Blais and will star Marine Johnson.
Cannes to showcase three Canadian immersive projects
Making its world premiere at the competition is Zazie Films’ Canada/Luxembourg coproduction La maison de Poupée.
Radio-Canada appoints Martin Bonenfant to exec director role
Prior to being named as the permanent executive director, productions, Bonenfant held the role on an interim basis.
Spin Master sees YoY first quarter revenue increase
Despite ongoing challenges in its entertainment segment, the Toronto-based company posted a 13.6% year-over-year revenue increase.
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