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Mohamed Fahmy brings eastern stories west with Ensan Films
The factual prodco, launched out of Vancouver, was formed to further raise the profile of eastern conflicts to western audiences, starting with a doc on corruption in Turkey.
Screen Nova Scotia partners with Netflix on screenwriting program
Netflix will support the internship program under its $25-million development fund, allowing it to expand to writers’ rooms in the U.S.
Mellany Masterson takes the reins of Nelvana Enterprises
Masterson has been promoted to the role previously held by Pam Westman, who was named president of Nelvana following Scott Dyers’ retirement.
JANN starts its second verse in Calgary
CTV has upped the episode order in season two, bringing the total to eight, while Jennica Harper returns as showrunner.
Blue Ant International to distribute Handel Productions’ catalogue
The Blue Ant Media-owned distribution arm also revealed its MIPCOM slate, with more than 330 hours of scripted and unscripted content, including Witches of Salem (pictured).
Ontario Film Authority to close in October
The ministry cited the rise of digital streaming for its closure as they announce plans for an industry consultation to “modernize” its film classification framework.
The Trickster, New Eden pick up funding from NOHFC
The government funder has invested $7 million across seven film and television projects filmed in the North Bay area.
Deals: Media Ranch, Sinking Ship, Portfolio, TVO
The international deals come in for Media Ranch’s new game format, Sinking Ship and Portfolio’s latest kids programming sales, and more.
Gusto’s Cook Like a Chef to make 2020 comeback
The cooking series will return 20 years after it was first created by Gusto president and CEO Chris Knight, airing on the rebranded CTV Life channel next year.
Scott Garvie re-elected for fourth term as CMPA chair
The Shaftesbury SVP, who has served as chair since 2016, will continue to lead for the 2019-21 term, with six new directors elected to the board.
Raven Banner joins Federgreen on For the Sake of Vicious
The action horror film goes to camera in Guelph in early October, with Avi Federgreen set to produce and Raven Banner heading up global sales.
In brief: Murmur wins four prizes at FIN Atlantic
Plus: HGF launches a new program for emerging filmmakers in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut, while White Pine’s Toxic Beauty is set to premiere south of the border.
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