Jamie Casemore

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HanWay Films boards Elevation’s horror feature Rapture

The film, directed by Jordan Tannahill, is produced by Elevation Pictures, 2AM and Brookstreet Pictures.

Endless Cookie wins 2025 Hot Docs Rogers audience award

Amalie Atkins’ Agatha’s Almanac was presented the Hot Docs Best Canadian Feature Documentary award.

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Hot Sheet: Andor tops digital demand after season two premiere

HBO’s The Last of Us led Canadian demand for overall TV shows.

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story wins Peabody Award

The film will be celebrated at the annual Peabody Awards on June 1 in L.A.

CMF announces key changes for 2025-26 budget

Amidst a decrease in total funding, key changes have been introduced for the Canada Media Fund’s Broadcaster Envelope while non-Canadian broadcasters and streamers enter the mix for production-stage kids content.

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.