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Canadian Strain’s unexpected move to VOD
The team behind the cannabis comedy discuss the last-minute distribution change following theatre closures and how the film got off the ground with a $10K budget.
How the AFC is providing financial support to workers in crisis
Executive director David Hope says the organization is on the front lines to help workers put food on the table with emergency short-term financial relief.
AVOD’s revenue potential in a growing streaming-focused market
As the world turns to steaming services for their media consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, advertisers are taking note of the opportunities in AVOD.
Wynonna Earp shuts down production in Alberta
Shaftesbury has also postponed shooting on Departure in Toronto, while Ottawa prepares to announce emergency funds for workers not covered by EI.
Quebec cinemas close in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Meanwhile, TIFF and Hot Docs temporarily close their venues, while theatre chains Cineplex and Landmark Cinema reduce their seating capacity by 50%.
Industry groups ask Ottawa to protect workers due to COVID-19
The DGC, ACTRA and IATSE are among the groups that co-signed a letter for Ottawa to take “precise action” for workers not covered by EI as more COVID-19 cancellations occur.
Canadian Screen Awards cancelled due to COVID-19
The Canadian Academy is currently working on how to issue refunds for the broadcast gala, as well as how to honour its nominees without the event.
Production halted on Vancouver set over potential COVID-19 exposure
U.S. series Riverdale is the first Canadian-based production to suspend operations, while the March 15 Juno Awards ceremony has been cancelled.
Cineworld continues with Cineplex deal in face of coronavirus concerns
The U.K. theatre chain maintains deal will close but protracted virus crisis may ‘cast doubt’ over ability to stay in business.
BANFF adds African media mogul Mo Abudu to Summit Series
The EbonyLife founder will discuss her experience as an entrepreneur in a keynote talk aimed at participants of the BANFF Spark accelerator.
DATSIT Sphere acquires BGM from Kew Media
The deal marks DATSIT Sphere’s first foray into English-language factual production as BGM follows Frantic Films in the Canadian prodco exit from Kew.
Ottawa councillors approve $40M loan for soundstage campus
The soundstage and creative hub, which was proposed by the Ottawa Film Office and TriBro in 2018, is expected to begin operations in late 2021.
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