Julianna Cummins

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PS Atlantic, SIM Digital close Halifax offices

Screen Nova Scotia has called for an emergency meeting with the provincial government following news of the office closures.

Coming Soon: Backcountry

D Films’ Michael Robson on his distribution strategy for Backcountry and its potential for screens and audiences in Canada’s more remote communities.

Jon Rutherford to lead Temple Street’s new distribution arm

The former Tricon exec becomes president of distribution at Temple Street, which also announced it has inked a worldwide content deal with Netflix for Lost & Found Music Studios.

Natasha, The Saver to get world bows at AFF

How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town will also get its world premiere at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax.

Jon Rutherford to depart Tricon

Rutherford (pictured) is to leave the company at the end of the week for an undisclosed new opportunity, while Karthiga Ratnasabapathy receives a promotion.

Broadcasting revenues down 0.3% in 2014: StatsCan

This past year also marked the first time private conventional TV in Quebec posted a loss since 1991.

Prem Gill named CEO of Creative BC

The current director of original production and programming at Telus takes the top job at Creative BC in September.

TIFF ’15: Pedro Morelli’s Zoom added to lineup

The comedy will have its world premiere in September, the festival announced, as it also revealed additional films to be showcased in various programs.

The Heart of Madame Sabali, A Dog’s Life to bow at VIFF

The festival named the 17 films added to its Canadian Images series, including six world premieres.

Still Standing gets second season

The Jonny Harris-hosted series, produced by Frantic Films, bowed on CBC this summer.

Latest Toronto Producers Lab participants named

Angel Entertainment’s Bob Crowe and First Love Films’ Andrew Nicholas McCann Smith are among the Canadian producers selected for the sixth edition of the program.

CMPA reveals shortlist for Feature Film Producer’s Award

The winner of the $10,000 cash prize will be announced at a reception on Sept. 10 to mark the opening of the TIFF 2015.