Screen Nova Scotia has called for an emergency meeting with the provincial government following news of the office closures.
D Films’ Michael Robson on his distribution strategy for Backcountry and its potential for screens and audiences in Canada’s more remote communities.
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.
How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town will also get its world premiere at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax.
Rutherford (pictured) is to leave the company at the end of the week for an undisclosed new opportunity, while Karthiga Ratnasabapathy receives a promotion.
This past year also marked the first time private conventional TV in Quebec posted a loss since 1991.
The current director of original production and programming at Telus takes the top job at Creative BC in September.
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 festival named the 17 films added to its Canadian Images series, including six world premieres.
The Jonny Harris-hosted series, produced by Frantic Films, bowed on CBC this summer.
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.