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Jordan Twiss
Renewals and new series: homebuilders, models, addictions and apps
Intervention Canada and App Central get new seasons; Jim Caruk returns to HGTV with Builder Boss, and FTC spotlights the model life.
Town of Cochrane begins construction on film studios
The northeastern Ontario district has plans to become the new Hollywood North, and has attracted $11 million in productions in just two months.
Manks Productions to produce The Polished Hoe for TV
The script for the award-winning novel by Austin Clarke (pictured) is being produced and written by James Russell and directed by Dawn Wilkinson.
Saskatchewan producers continue to decry new tax credit
SMPIA president Ron Goetz talks to Playback about the FTDC and the future of the province’s industry.
Toronto protestors decry cutbacks to documentary funding
Filmmakers, festival reps and documentary fans stopped traffic on Bloor Street Friday to raise awarenesss during Hot Docs.
Awards round-up: NFB wins at Webbys, The Immigrant crowned best of fest in L.A.
Canadian films and filmmakers continued their winning ways last week, taking home prizes at festivals and awards ceremonies around the world.
Sales and distribution round-up
Entertainment One and Tricon Film & Television each sold off rights to nine properties, in what was a busy week for Canadians expanding their properties’ global reach.
Francis Lawrence steps in to helm Hunger Games sequel
The I Am Legend and Constantine director was chosen to replace Gary Ross, who left the series due to time constraints.
Film industry insiders to stage protest at Hot Docs
Filmmakers, festival reps and documentary fans will use the festival as a platform Friday to draw attention to the threats facing the documentary genre.
Bell Fund and CMPA team up for digital media mentorship program
The program will pair TV and new media producers and equip them with the technical, business and creative skills to succeed in the digital industry.
Nova Scotia film industry releases new industry guidelines
The new document sets clear standards for responsibility on set, but allegedly introduces no changes that will up production costs.
TV subscriptions grow despite increasing popularity of Netflix
Canadian TV subscriptions were up 10% in 2011, perhaps calling into question claims that the rise of Netflix means the death of cable service providers.
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