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Kelly Townsend
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema to shut down for three months
Hot Docs is temporarily closing its cinema as of June 12, with plans to undergo a review of its profitability.
CMF’s Perspectives report examines changing screen sector
The second edition of the funder’s trend report looks at recent business model shifts and how the sector needs to evolve with technology.
Bones of Crows leads TV nominees for 2024 Leo Awards
Laura Adkin’s film Re: Uniting leads the film nominees for the annual B.C. audiovisual sector awards.
In Brief: Claude Doucet, Deborah MacPherson join Telefilm board
Plus: Canadian producers head to Cannes Docs, classic NFB animation goes on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and more.
Deals: Thunderbird, Candour, Boat Rocker, 63 Lights
Thunderbird adds more sales and partners for Mermicorno: Starfall, Canadian prodcos bring sales prospects to Cannes, and more.
CRTC approves APTN proposal to consolidate feeds, increase rate
The change will see the creation of APTN Languages, a channel dedicated to Indigenous-language programming.
Heritage sets advisory committee in CBC mandate review
The seven-person committee will work with Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge in the ongoing review of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate.
CRTC grants Corus’ regulatory flexibility request
The decision reduces Corus Entertainment’s programs of national interest requirement in its broadcast licence.
YouTube ups Lindsay Doyle to lead policy work in Canada
Doyle assumes the role of head of government affairs and public policy in Canada, previously held by Jeanette Patell.
Vanessa Sandre short leads WIFT+ Toronto’s Showcase winners
Sandre’s short The Pleasure is All Mine won Best of Showcase and Audience Choice at the 15th annual Showcase.
In Brief: CMF, MFM launch doc predevelopment program
Plus: MTV2 goes dark, the Toronto Jewish Film Festival spotlights Canada and Winnipeg, and Pluto TV adds more FAST channels.
Writers Guild of Canada council elects Bruce Smith as president
The Street Legal creator succeeds outgoing president Alex Levine, who held the role since 2021.
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