Kelly Townsend
In brief: Steven DeNure takes on strategic role at Aux Mode
Plus: The producers behind The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open launch a grant program, and incubator programs name winning projects.
Heritage unveils $27.8M in Phase 2 funds for audiovisual sector
The additional emergency funds will be distributed by Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund, with details on allocation to be announced “as soon as possible.”
William F. White International acquires Century Studio
The company purchased the studio from High Park Entertainment’s Thomas Walden and Eric Birnberg, making it their third location in the Toronto area.
Shaftesbury brings its latest branded content to Crave for Pride
SVP, branded entertainment Kaaren Whitney-Vernon shares how their track record with authentic LGBTQ representation made them an attractive partner to Dove.
In brief: VIFF builds digital platform for its 39th edition
Plus: The ISO partners with Sundance, Breakthroughs names its short film winners and the Canada Council for the Arts has given $250,000 in emergency funds for Indigenous artists.
How BIPOC TV & Film has helped lead the industry’s push for change
Founder Nathalie Younglai and communications and outreach lead Gillian Muller on their work to reduce barriers for BIPOC creatives and the impact of receiving support from the top.
Wynonna Earp season four to resume production this summer
The first half of the new season will air on CTV Sci-Fi in July, while production prepares to restart on the second half after filming was halted by the pandemic in March.
WGC reverses course on story coordinator debate
The guild says it will approach the CMPA about changing the definition of story coordinator in its existing IPA weeks after a petition from BIPOC TV & Film was launched.
Ontario’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols published
The 45-page guideline, developed by the Section 21 committee, arrives as Toronto enters Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plans and begins issuing film permits once again.
NB lawyer, veteran journalist named CRTC commissioners
Newly appointed commissioners Ellen C. Desmond and Nirmala Naidoo will take over from outgoing members Christopher MacDonald and Linda Vennard.
CBC says it will make hiring, retention policies more inclusive
The pubcaster says that by 2021/22 half of all hires for exec and senior management positions will be Indigenous people, visible minorities or people with disabilities.
TIFF pulls back the curtain on its 2020 plans
The festival will go forward with a reduced lineup of films in a hybrid model of virtual and physical screenings as TIFF reduces its staff by 17% due to projected revenue losses.
Photo Gallery: CAFTCAD 2020 - Priyanka Love with Costume Design in Short Film winner Lara Berry and Helena Poison.
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