Julianna Cummins

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Harold Greenberg Fund invests $700K in latest round

Selected projects include feature films from directors Jeffrey St. Jules, Jefferson Moneo and Alain Descrochers.

W orders 2 new original series, more Property Brothers

In addition to Pressure Cooker, W Network has greenlit an eight-episode season of the renovation competition show Game of Homes. (Property Brothers shown)

The Illegal Eater, We Were Children win Rockie Awards

Other Canadian productions that picked up awards at the Banff World Media Festival include We Were Children and the webseries AsapSCIENCE.

Storage Wars Canada greenlit for a second season

Production has started in the second season of the series, which will be shot in and around the Greater Toronto Area.

Close Encounters greenlit for second season

The documentary series from Toronto-based Newroad Media will air on Discovery Canada and Science Channel in the U.S.

Canadian Cinema Editors name 2014 winners

Enemy and Orphan Black are among the projects recognized at the fourth edition of the annual awards gala. (Enemy pictured)

Scott Brothers expands with new hires

New exec producer Christle Leonard is joined on the Scott Bros roster by a new managing director based out of the company’s Las Vegas office. (Jonathan and Drew Scott pictured)

Louis Cyr wins Guichet d’Or Award

The film, from director Daniel Roby and screenwriter Sylvain Guy, previously won nine Jutra awards and two Canadian Screen Awards.

Tornado Hunters pilot to air on CMT

The show, which follows a group of storm hunters based in Regina, received support from the Bell Fund’s TV development online program.

Cameras roll on Bark Ranger

The family comedy feature was presold by Breakthrough Entertainment into several international markets, including the U.S. and Latin America.

Oasis targets animal lovers with Dog’s Best Friend

Building on its success with Hope for Wildlife, the Blue Ant Media channel has added another animal-focused show for spring.

2014 Upfronts: Rookie Blue to return for season 6

Global TV’s flagship Canadian drama will return next year following a successful fifth season premiere.