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Telefilm invests $11.8M in nine French films
Films that received support in the latest round of financing include micro_scope’s Endorphine and Ricardo Trogi’s Le Mirage.
Monica Bellucci to topline Ville-Marie
Guy Edoin’s latest film will be a part of Cinefoundation’s Atelier program at Cannes, which aims to connect participants with international coproducers.
Deals: eOne, Mongrel, 108 Media, D Films
eOne secures the international rights to the Bryan Cranston-starring Trumbo, while Mongrel Media picks up the Canadian rights to Boyhood.
Bell Fund invested over $16.5M in 2013: report
The fund awarded grants to a record-breaking 188 projects in 2013, according to its annual report.
DHX expands licensing business into U.S.
The kids entertainment producer will open a Los Angeles office for its third party licensing business CPLG. (DHX series Caillou pictured)
TSN adds three new channels
An extension of the two channels currently in the network, TSN3, TSN4 and TSN5 will launch later this fall.
Gerry Flahive leaves the NFB
The senior producer and avid writer closes the book on a 30-year career with the NFB in order to pursue personal projects.
Joanna Webb named new WIFT-T chair
The networking and professional development organization hosted its AGM Monday night, with Webb (pictured) taking over from eOne’s Prentiss Fraser.
CTV extends encore strategy into summer
The network unveiled its summer lineup Monday, with Amazing Race Canada, The Listener and encore broadcasts of three originals on tap. (19-2 pictured.)
Spike greenlights Tut miniseries from Muse
The six-hour miniseries is part of a programming push by Spike TV to attract more female viewers.
Current financing system for Canadian docs fall short: report
The decline of broadcast licences for docs has hit filmmakers hard and alternative funding has yet to bridge the gap, says the Documentary Organization of Canada.
Tim Southam named president of DGC
Southam (pictured) served as the chair of DGC’s National Directors Division for six years prior to his election to the president’s position.
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