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Pop-up sound stage opens in Sudbury
The facility was created via a partnership between L.A.’s Volume Global and Capreol, Ont.’s White Owl Film Studios.
CMF appoints Joy Loewen as VP, growth and inclusion
The outgoing CEO of the National Screen Institute joins the organization effective April 29.
CMF increases flexibility for 2024-25 programs, envelopes
The Canada Media Fund’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year comes to $357 million, down slightly from the prior year.
Domestic orgs call for renewed $60M funding for CMF
The funds support the Canada Media Fund’s programs for equity-deserving groups and will sunset on March 31.
Ontario budget proposes simplified visual effects tax credit
The government also announced plans to review the regional bonus in the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit.
Hot Docs unveils full lineup for 31st edition
The lineup includes several Canadian world premieres, including the NFB’s A Mother Apart and Canada-France copro A French Youth.
Doubles leads 2024 Canadian Film Fest winners
Doubles picked up three awards overall, while With Love and a Major Organ won Best Feature Film.
CRTC launches next phase for Indigenous broadcasting policy
The second phase to co-develop the policy is now open to the public, with the CRTC launching an Indigenous Relations Team to improve accessibility.
Traditional broadcasters to pay lower percentage in fees to CRTC
The fees, which support the CRTC’s operations, were amended under the new Broadcasting Act, with a number of exemptions included.
Bell Media president Sean Cohan on his global growth plans
In a Q&A with Playback Daily, Cohan discusses his vision for Bell Media amid a turbulent time for the global media sector.
Hallmark Channel renews The Way Home for season three
The multigenerational family drama is produced by Toronto’s Neshama Entertainment.
Hot Docs selects cinematographer Iris Ng for Focus On spotlight
The festival also unveiled its 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award recipient and announced a new Festival Favourites program.
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