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Andy Fry

Posts by Andy Fry

Film of the Year 2024: The Apprentice

The Canadian copro explores the history of one of the U.S.’s most divisive political figures.

December 19, 2024

Serendipity leans into Euro-centric model for epic series

Rise of the Raven EP Ari Lantos discusses the financing strategy behind the 10-part series.

July 4, 2024

Commission crunch: Filling the financing gap

Breaking down the distribution and commissioning strategies to keep Canadian content flowing globally.

June 5, 2024

Commission crunch: Producers facing greenlight ‘dead zone’

Part one of Playback‘s Spring 2024 cover story examines the current state of commissioning in Canada and its particular impact on the kids sector.

June 4, 2024

Dealmaker of the Year 2023: Jamie Schouela

The executive has helped Blue Ant Media become a global leader in the FAST sector.

December 15, 2023

Canadian genre films step into the spotlight at Fantasia

Canadian distributors and producers discuss the growing influence of the Montreal festival and its coproduction market.

July 20, 2023

Playback’s French-Language Series of the Year 2022: Audrey est revenue

The Pixcom-produced Club Illico dramedy has enjoyed awards, critical kudos and international sales success in the past year.

January 24, 2023

Reasons for optimism when it comes to francophone TV sales

A look at the factors helping French-Canadian content increase its impact, including a growing international taste for non-English-language content.

May 10, 2022

Sustainability in the screen industry: slow but steady progress

It’s not easy to change the way an entire industry thinks and works. But, when it comes to addressing environmental concerns, the needle is starting to move.

April 13, 2022

Cancon clout: How Canadian TV series are reaching global audiences

Two years into the pandemic, international TV sales may have become more complicated, but Canada is holding its own.

April 11, 2022

Unscripted Series of the Year: Chanteurs masqués

Unmasking the success of TVA’s shiny floor success and how it all plays into the plan to reach large audiences, and engage young viewers.

December 16, 2021

Prodco of the Year: Proper Television

The Toronto-based unscripted entertainment producer found real success in format adaptations and building on its star power, confident in the right team.

December 14, 2021