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Telefilm commits $14.2M to 12 French-language films
Dramas from Denis Côté and Philippe Lesage and a comedy from Denys Arcand are among the selected titles.
Hilda wins Daytime Emmy for children’s animated series
The Netflix animated series, co-produced by Ottawa’s Mercury Filmworks, picked up two Daytime Emmy awards at the weekend ceremonies.
EXCLUSIVE: 5’7 Films hires four to its exec team
The Toronto prodco has expanded its scope with new development deals as it readies the international release of Faking a Murderer (pictured).
Serendipity Point Films, Beta Film partner on Rise of the Raven
The 10-episode Hungary/Canada copro will bring Hungarian author Bán Mór’s best-selling novels to the screen with pre-production currently underway.
WarnerMedia names inaugural participants of writers program
Writers Jessica Meya, JP Larocque and Ryan Cooper are among the 18 selected participants of the WarnerMedia Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program.
CFC adds E.J. Alon to its executive team
The former Telefilm Canada exec will oversee the Canadian Film Centre’s fundraising strategies and revenue growth.
Using technology to unlock new potential for film, TV production
BANFF ’21: Experts share how the advances in virtual production and remote technologies have broken down barriers and evolved the process of making content.
E.J. Alon departs VP, industry development role at Telefilm
The Talent to Watch exec leaves after close to three years with the funder.
Scott Brothers, Felix & Paul among 2021 Emmy nominees
While this year’s ceremony won’t see Canadian TV break Television Academy records, a number of Canadian prodcos and talents remain in contention.
New immersive film to blend horror with neuroscience
New proprietary biofeedback technology will offer audiences a unique musical experience during the theatrical release of the horror film V F C.
Meridian Artists acquires The Alpern Group
The Toronto and L.A.-based agency now represents some of Canada’s top showrunners, including Wynonna Earp‘s Emily Andras, Coroner‘s Morwyn Brebner and The Porter‘s Marsha Greene.
Feature doc on 1972 Canada-Soviet hockey series in the works
Canadian Heritage has agreed to help finance the film, produced by Toronto’s White Pine Pictures and Montreal’s Adobe Productions International.
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