The series about magnet fishing is part of an exclusive deal to produce content for Super Channel.
The annual program gives films not part of the festival’s official selection an opportunity to be showcased to international buyers.
The Bell Fund’s Montreal deputy director has been named executive director of the Quebec branch effective immediately.
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero follows the Grammy-winning rapper’s first world tour.
Lubin succeeds former unscripted president Jay Peterson, who will temporarily stay on as executive producer to help with the transition.
Montreal-born producer-director Shawn Levy will be the first to receive the award, which honours Canadians who have made a global impact in the screen industry.
The purpose-built facility will be located outside of Halifax on a 25-acre lot.
The Canadian dramedy is directed by Ally Pankiw and had its world premiere at SXSW in March.
Cliche-Rivard will work with collaborator Sofi Langis to develop and produce docuseries for the Montreal prodco.
Sly, which explores the life of actor Sylvester Stallone, will world premiere at the festival.
Canadian Heritage and Global Affairs Canada are bringing a select number of Canadian prodcos to network with Australian buyers at the inaugural event.