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CMF sets new program, envelope changes for 2021/22 to support racial equity
The funder has emphasized “flexibility, predictability and continuity” with an increased annual budget of $364 million for fiscal 2021/22 as pandemic-related measures largely remain in play.
Youth-targeting Reel Opportunities connects with future film, TV workers
How Reel Canada is using its national infrastructure to help recruit a new, more diverse generation to work in Canada’s screen-based industry.
Telefilm launches weekly Canadian film series with Apple
Canadian Movie of the Week will allow consumers to rent a featured Canadian film for $0.99 until July 5, starting with Aisling Chin-Yee’s The Rest of Us.
OUTtv launches SVOD channel in the U.S.
Now available through Apple TV, the channel is a joint venture between OUTtv Media Group and U.S. prodco and talent company Producer Entertainment Group.
CSAs ’21: Schitt’s Creek, Cardinal and Trickster lead TV noms
Schitt’s Creek and Cardinal are up for Best Comedy Series and Best Drama Series, respectively, while Trickster earned seven performance nods.
Alberta removes $10M cap on film, TV tax credit, increases 2021/22 budget
The province has increased its support for the tax credit in an effort to attract big-budget productions from the world’s largest studios and streamers, and create new jobs within the film and TV sector.
Gender parity initiatives prove effective, but intersectional approach needed: report
The latest report from Women in View shows women continue to make gains in the film and TV industry, but clearly gaps remain when it comes to funding allocation and opportunities for non-white women.
Access to funding top priority for modernized Indigenous broadcasting policy
The CRTC has published the findings of its initial consultation phase for the modernization of the current Indigenous broadcasting policy.
Reel Canada, Netflix commission original shorts for National Canadian Film Day
The 11 shorts, created by 15 filmmakers across the country, will be available to view on the annual Canadian film celebration on April 21.
Ontario union targets on-set jargon to combat systemic racism
NABET 700-M UNIFOR has published a bulletin of discriminatory terms that should no longer be used on sets, with industry groups such as the CMPA, DGC and BIPOC TV & Film already committing support.
Tim Mutimer tapped as next Cineflix Rights CEO
The former Banijay Rights exec will take the reins of Cineflix Media’s U.K. distribution arm when current CEO Chris Bonney retires later this year.
Six Canadian projects chosen for 2021 Hot Docs Forum
Among the titles selected for the virtual documentary pitch event are Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier-produced Swan Song and Lisa Jackson’s Wilfred Buck.
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