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Look Mom! hires creative development director
Sam Chou will help the animation arm of Blue Ant Studios expand into animated drama series, as it pivots out of the kids-content business.
In brief: Bron gets to work on a new feature in Vancouver
Plus, Fuse Media, OUTtv and Vice Studios go to camera on makeover series Clothes Minded and Whistler Film Festival unveils a new hire.
Throne speech reaffirms government plan to regulate digital platforms
The federal government pledged to ensure web giants’ revenue is “shared more fairly with our creators and media,” as well as announcing plans to extend CEWS into next summer and modernize the EI system.
Escaping reality: factual producers on creating a welcome distraction from the 24/7 COVID news cycle
VIDEO: Execs from marblemedia, Insight Productions, Saloon Media and BGM discuss pandemic-era production, strategic shifts in development, and what audiences and buyers are looking for.
Wattpad partners with Code 8 producer Collective Pictures on new feature film
The pair will adapt Wattpad’s teen fiction story Float, with Robbie Amell set to star in and produce the indie feature.
Producers fear they could lose entire 2020 slate if insurance solution doesn’t arrive soon
More than 60% of producers affected by insurance issues say they’re concerned about losing all of this year’s projects if an insurance solution isn’t found by the end of October, according to the CMPA.
A slimmed-down success: distributors, sales agents weigh in on TIFF’s virtual market
How the Toronto International Film Festival created a lively virtual market that met the needs of both domestic and international buyers and sellers.
TIFF ’20: Bekerman and Mortensen on Falling, pitching and the ‘language’ of coproduction
The Canadian producer and actor-turned-director discuss the genesis of the Canada/U.K. drama, and how the copro model remains a critical tool for creator-driven storytelling.
CMPA, AQPM call insurance-issue delay ‘unjustifiable’, say $1B of Canadian production at risk
The industry associations said domestic production companies are losing millions, with some facing bankruptcy, as the wait for an insurance solution puts more than 200 projects in jeopardy.
CMF-administered Phase 2 funding topped up to $19 million
An additional $7 million has been added to the $12 million announced in July, with the application window opening Sept. 21.
Guilbeault holds cards close to chest in town hall
The Heritage minister said the federal government will prioritize contributions made by online broadcasting services when it tables new legislation, and suggested a second tranche of support could be forthcoming for the entertainment sector.
Coalition of industry leaders propose new fund for BPOC creators
Under a proposal submitted to Canadian Heritage, the Canadian Independent Screen Fund has requested $10 million annually over five years to support BPOC (Black and People of Colour) creators.
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