Brendan Christie

Brendan is the editor of Playback, and former editor of realscreen and Boards magazines. He has an extensive freelance resume, including work for advertising agencies as well as publications such as Strategy, Strategy: Media, KidScreen, The National Post and many others.

Posts by Brendan Christie

Simmons goes Atomic

Vancouver’s Atomic Cartoons has added Rob Simmons to the roster. As VP of finance and business affairs, Simmons will handle the financial affairs of the company and aim to grow the library of intellectual property rights.

Quebecor reports Q3 gains

Quebecor reports solid numbers coming out of Q3, despite investments in infrastructure

PHI Group and Galafilm hook up

Montreal’s PHI Group and Galafilm are partnering. The move will see the two companies align their business interests and move forward on independent film, TV and new media properties.

Take a walk on the Doc side

Musician turned filmmaker Lou Reed will be on hand to present his Red Shirley to the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) on November 15 at the Cinematheque quebecoise.

Whistler announces nominees for best Canadian feature

The Whistler Film Fest has announced the line-up for the Borsos Competition for best Canadian feature, as well as the names of the directors who are up for the inaugural Voices International Feature Competition.

Cliffe lands Glover and Greenwood for Donovan’s Echo

Production has kicked off in Vancouver on Donovan’s Echo. The feature, directed by Jim Cliffe and written by Cliffe and Melodie Krieger, stars Danny Glover (2012, Saw) and Bruce Greenwood (Mao’s Last Dancer, Barney’s Version).

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (October 25 – 31, 2010)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (October 25 – 31, 2010)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (October 29 – November 5, 2010)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (October 29 – November 5, 2010)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (October 29 – November 5, 2010)

Hot Sheet Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (October 29 – November 5, 2010)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (October 18 – 24, 2010)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (October 18 – 24, 2010)

More broadband for rural locales

This past weekend saw Minister of Industry Tony Clement roll out the third round of projects to receive conditional funding through the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.

Last Train Home lands haul in Sheffield

Lixin Fan’s Last Train Home leads the nominations for the 2011 Cinema Eye Honors at the Sheffield Doc/Fest. The 2009 film, produced by Montreal’s EyeSteelFilm, has already won best feature-length documentary at IDFA and was nominated for a grand jury prize at Sundance.