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BBDO Canada, ACTRA sign commercial projects deal

The move involving one of Canada’s larger advertising agencies, announced March 28, is effective immediately.

Playback opens submissions for 2025 Indie List

The annual list measures production and development spend from Canadian independent prodcos. Complete the survey today.

Touchwood PR acquires Rock-It Promotions

The lifestyle and event promotions team will work under the Touchwood PR name effective immediately.

Photo gallery: CMPA’s 2024 Year-End Party

Members of Canada’s screen industry celebrated the end of 2024 at Toronto’s Chotto Matte restaurant on Dec. 17.

Happy holidays from Playback

We’ve compiled a list of our most-read stories to catch up on while we’re on break until Jan. 6, 2025.

Playback presents its 2024 Best of the Year

We’ve named 11 people, companies and projects that found ways to inspire, surprise and impress us this year.

Photo gallery: 2024 WIFT+ Crystal Awards Gala

The 37th Crystal Awards were held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 21.

In Brief: RIDM sets opening, closing films for 2024 edition

Plus: CBC, APTN and the ISO select two creators for pre-development support, five Newfoundland producers will be honoured at SJIWFF, and more.

Photo gallery: CBC New Indigenous Voices turns 20

The National Screen Institute celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg.

In Brief: Sullivan’s Crossing makes $47M economic impact

Plus: Nicola Rose’s Magnetosphere sets its debut in Hamilton, the Windsor International Film Festival gets a multi-year investment, and more.

10 to Watch: Meet the class of 2024

This year’s cohort includes writers, directors, producers, executives and an up-and-coming composer.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Canadian TV, digital demand stays steady in July

HBO’s House of the Dragon saw increased demand halfway through its season two run.