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McGillivray Entertainment Media hires producer Kelly Wray
Wray (pictured) joins the Scott McGillivray-fronted prodco as executive producer to oversee its lifestyle programming.
Boat Rocker Media sees 24% revenue growth in Q1 2021
Production revenue of its unscripted content drove revenue growth as the company completed its initial public offering, raising gross proceeds of $170.1 million.
Amazon, ISO name recipients of $100K pitch program
The 10 creative teams – five scripted and five unscripted – were given $10,000 each to develop their projects for a two-day pitch event with Amazon Studios executives.
BANFF names participants for 2021 Diversity of Voices initiative
The fourth edition of the initiative supported by Netflix, BSO, CMF and SODEC includes 100 BIPOC participants, who gain full access to the annual fest.
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon names Brent Haynes head of scripted in Canada
The new role marks the first time Amazon Prime Video has appointed a domestic content executive based in Canada.
Gaumont rolls on adaptation of Menteur
The original Canadian feature, directed and co-written by Émile Gaudreault, was the highest grossing domestic film in 2019.
Wattpad reveals significant growth ambitions post-acquisition
The Toronto-based multi-platform company plans to grow its workforce by 50%, including its content team, as the transaction comes to a close.
McGillivray Entertainment Media ups Angela Jennings, Jeff Baker
Jennings will now serve as president of the Scott McGillivray-led prodco, while Baker will oversee its content slate as head of production.
BIPOC TV & Film panel breaks silence on discrimination in Canadian TV
The panel, which is the first of two planned discussions, tackled the complicated issues around reporting discrimination when it comes to creative decisions and microaggressions.
Lucas Talent adds drag artist division with Tuck Entertainment
The Vancouver-based agency will handle film and TV opportunities for the Tuck Entertainment roster and help develop original content pitches around their drag brands.
Quiver Distribution sets up The Exchange in the U.S.
The comedy was filmed in Ottawa in 2019 and is produced by Elevation Pictures and U.K. prodco Who’s on First Films.
Tiffany Hsiung wins double honour at WIFT Toronto Showcase
The Sing Me a Lullaby director won Best in Showcase and the Audience Award for the short documentary at the 12th annual WIFT Toronto event.
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