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Hot Docs, Slaight Foundation look to amplify Canadian music docs
The newly unveiled, $450,000 Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund will support development and production for music-focused domestic documentaries.
Quebecor says it wants to invest in Cirque du Soleil ‘revival’
The company outlined a two-phase plan, but says Cirque management has “rebuffed” its attempts to undertake a detailed financial analysis.
Wow! Unlimited plans to nearly double size of animation team
Despite ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19, the company said learnings from the past two months will allow it to significantly expand its production pipeline.
CASO study underscores ‘unique pain points’ for post-production
The newly released report projects that 80% of VFX, animation and post-production studios will run out of work by August and more than a quarter of the workforce will be laid off.
WildBrain implements cost-saving measures amid COVID-19
The company has reduced senior managerial salaries by 20% and furloughed some employees in its U.K.-based WildBrain Spark division, though its production pipeline remains unaffected.
Manitoba gov says some film production could resume on June 1
While many aspects of the reopening remain in flux, MFM’s Rachel Rusen Margolis said it signals to producers that they can begin to plan for productions to return to Manitoba.
The Cartel expands its Canadian operation with new production deal
The L.A.-based company inked a 10-movie production deal with Untitled Entertainment, with more than half of those set to shoot in Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Ontario Creates tweaks OPSTC regulations
The organization says the “small but important” change will help streamline the review and certification process for qualifying production expenditures.
Industry orgs sign on for Communities Create initiative
Led by digital creator and associate professor at FCAD, Ramona Pringle, the program aims to stimulate creativity through a series of workshops and micro grants.
T.O. Film Office explores ways to ease future demand for crews, space
Film commissioner Marguerite Pigott says the Film Office is working with other commissions to ensure “as seamless a production experience as possible” when filming resumes.
YouTube commissions lockdown series from Sinking Ship
The J.J. Johnson-created series, to be shot entirely on webcam and smartphone, is part of a slate of short-turnaround YouTube originals launching in May.
Netflix smashes Q1 forecasts, adds 16M subs
Overall revenue climbed 28% to US$5.8 billion, with Tiger King, Love is Blind and Ozark propelling viewership during the pandemic.
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