Jamie Casemore

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Telefilm invests in 12 features for French market

Among the selected projects under Telefilm’s Production Program are three international coproductions, including two with France and one with Spain.

Kim Nguyen marks next feature with Le Sablier

The film is based on the nonfiction book from Édith Blais and will star Marine Johnson.

Cannes to showcase three Canadian immersive projects

Making its world premiere at the competition is Zazie Films’ Canada/Luxembourg coproduction La maison de Poupée.

Radio-Canada appoints Martin Bonenfant to exec director role

Prior to being named as the permanent executive director, productions, Bonenfant held the role on an interim basis.

CBC, APTN withdraw from Snotty Nose Rez Kids series

The show was announced in May 2024 and was slated to premiere this year.

Netflix renews Geek Girl for a second season

Boat Rocker has acquired the rights to the show from Corus, including those for the first season, according to a release from Netflix.

TOPS not returning to Bell Manor venue for 2025 edition

In the wake of funding challenges, the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show seeks to return to the park in 2026.

The Canadian Academy opens voting on audience choice final 10

Voting on the second round of the award, which will be presented at the Canadian Screen Awards, ends on May 5.

SODEC announces support for 14 feature-length fiction projects

Thirteen projects were selected under SODEC’s production aid program with one under its emerging creation assistance program.

Cornelia Principe wins 2025 Hot Docs Don Haig Award

Principe will be presented the award on May 2 at the Hot Docs Awards Presentation.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Last of Us soars in Canadian demand

Netflix’s Black Mirror led Canadian demand on the digital originals chart in mid-April.

AIFF, ISO name eight Arctic Indigenous participants for Witness Film mentorship program

The Indigenous Screen Office marks its first year as the initiative’s lead partner with the 2025 edition.