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BANFF ’23 dispatches: Global Cancon opportunities
Delegates also heard how the WGA strike is affecting scripted, and how Fremantle wants to work with Canadians.
In Brief: CRTC extends some deadlines for C-11 consultations
Plus: SODEC supports 10 projects in its television production assistance program, the NLFDC names its new CEO, and more.
Photo gallery: Red carpet premiere of Apple TV+ series Jane
Sinking Ship Entertainment’s J.J. Johnson, who produced and created Jane, joined Diane Warren, Leona Lewis and Dr. Jane Goodall on the red carpet.
CSAs ’23: CBC’s The Porter leads TV nominations
The historical drama tops the pack with 19 nominations, followed by CBC’s Sort Of and CBC Gem’s Detention Adventure with 15 nods apiece.
Submissions now open for Playback’s Indie List 2023
The Indie List is Playback‘s annual measurement of Canada’s independent prodcos by production and development spend. Click here to access the survey.
The changing deal structures for international coproductions
As streamers ease up on global rights in a tough economy, new copro windows are emerging, making global partnerships more crucial than ever.
Relish Studios recruits new VP to steer growth
Andrew Milne will oversee an expansion strategy for the Toronto-based studio as it looks to build a global audience through new games, animation and apps.
In Brief: CMF announces EMF Doc Toolbox Programme participants
Plus, awards season picks up, with Sarah Polley’s Women Talking snagging additional nominations, and DGC members among guild nominees.
Happy Holidays from Playback
A look at our most popular stories of the year as we pause our newsletter until Jan. 5.
In Brief: OYA, CFC name 2023 Scale Up Immersive cohort
Plus: The Whistler Film Festival names its 2022 Power Pitch competition winner, RIDM announces its winning Canadian docs, and more.
Playback Film Summit: Taking a film from script to screen
The teams behind Ashgrove, Viking and This Place closed the summit with discussions on the making and financing of their features.
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