Kim Izzo

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Allegations of Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism hit CBC doc, news units in open letter

The letter was signed by nearly 700 doc workers, and was issued by the Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC) and the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC).

Bell Media sets nearly 100 titles for 2024-25 slate

The slate includes new originals for Crave and Bell Media’s specialty channels, as well as a raft of renewals at CTV.

Knowledge Network greenlights four projects for doc slate

Series from Marie Clements and Mina Shum are among the projects selected for production and development.

Big Time Decent Productions launches scripted division, expands unscripted slate

The Vancouver-based prodco has hired Juliana Wimbles and Robert Vroom for the scripted arm, Bread & Better Films.

Out On Screen taps Eli Morris as executive director

The change in leadership follows the departure of Brandon Yan.

CSAs ’24: BlackBerry, Little Bird lead film, TV winners

Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry picked up Best Motion Picture for a record-breaking 14 awards, while Best Drama Series winner Little Bird earned 13.

Daniel Bekerman’s Knight’s Camp sets lead cast, creatives

Judy Greer and Sophia Lillis are attached to star in the dark comedy directed by Kyle Rideout.

CSAs ’24: BlackBerry dominates cinematic arts awards

The film took home awards for adapted screenplay, performance for a support role, comedy, and cinematography, among others.

Cameras roll on indie film A Tribe Called Love in Toronto

The romantic drama is writer-director Mohamed Ahmed’s first feature.

ComediHa! to acquire select Just for Laughs assets

The deal is subject to approval from the Quebec Superior Court.

Julie Chang boards Serial Maven Studios as COO

The Blue Ant Media executive joins the new unscripted studio headed by Solange Attwood.

The Apprentice and the art of the copro deal

Canadian producers Daniel Bekerman and Greg Denny discuss how they made the buzzy Donald Trump film on an indie budget. (Trigger warning: This story contains content about sexual assault)