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Lilla Hurst to step down at Blue Ant Studios
The company’s global head of acquisitions is making a planned departure to consider her next chapter in the industry.
Telus Fund appoints Leah Camenzind as executive director
Camenzind previously worked in the Telus Originals division, overseeing more than 100 films and series.
TIFF slots The Road Between Us into lineup after outcry
Director Barry Avrich and TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a joint statement Thursday announcing the film as one of the festival’s official selections.
TIFF issues statement on Oct. 7 doc, denies censorship claims
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey addressed the concerns raised by withdrawing its invitation for the doc, directed by Barry Avrich.
Nippon TV, Blue Ant strike format development, production deal
The deal is intended to expand development and production of formats from the broadcaster’s recently unveiled unscripted production unit, Gyokuro Studio, in the North American market.
Realscreen Summit, NATPE Global set 2026 return to Miami
NATPE Global will also be launching a dedicated scripted strand in February 2026.
MPA, DGA react to Canadian trade practices in U.S. gov’t submissions
Weeks before U.S. president Donald Trump’s new tariffs, the U.S. screen industry orgs shared feedback on what they view as “predatory” and “protectionist” policies in Canada and elsewhere.
Sherry Fynbo’s Last Word Entertainment bolsters team
James Carroll and Fiona Crago have both joined the new Toronto-based production and distribution company.
DOC Institute honours Ed Barreveld, Jules Koostachin
Both will be celebrated as part of the DOC Institute’s 11th annual Honours Awards in Toronto on Dec. 4.
Crave takes Hungarian version of The Traitors
Bell Media previously commissioned both a French and English-language version of The Traitors in Canada.
Amazon shutting down Freevee, folding content into Prime Video
There are no layoffs associated with the move.
TIFF pulls Russians at War screenings due to threats
The Toronto International Film Festival said they are committed to showing the film when it is safe to do so.
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