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Kelly Townsend
Federal candidates address screen sector concerns in virtual town hall
Five federal candidates fielded questions on the Broadcasting Act, diversity, sustainability and the support of Canadian talent in the event hosted by the DGC, ACTRA and ARRQ.
How Canadian horror fits into Shudder’s originals strategy
Sam Zimmerman, head of programming, shares what the horror-focused streamer is looking for in its next Canadian acquisitions.
Mogul prepares for second blockchain vote
The company is currently accepting scripts, with industry vets such as David Cormican set for its film selection committee.
Veteran producer announces retirement from NFB
Newfoundland producer Annette Clarke, who has worked with the NFB for 25 years, is behind a number of documentary projects.
TIFF launches Every Story to support diverse filmmakers
The fund is launched in partnership with NBCUniversal, who will match all donations in 2021.
Liberal platform looks to get Broadcasting Act back on track
Additional funding for Telefilm, Canada Media Fund and the Indigenous Screen Office are included in the 82-page plan.
EXCLUSIVE: Game Theory boards Reza Dahya’s Boxcutter
Dahya’s feature film debut is described as a “love letter to Toronto” and includes an appearance from Drake and Rihanna music producer Boi-1da.
Guru Studio’s Pikwik Pack flies around the globe
The 52 x 11-minute preschool series has sold across several continents following its premiere on Disney Junior in the U.S. and Treehouse in Canada.
Cameras roll on Crave’s Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk is Montreal prodco KOTV Productions’ first English-language series.
Asian Canadian Film Alliance gets to work
Co-founder and White Elephant filmmaker Andrew Chung speaks about the origins of the new organization ahead of its first moderated panel discussion.
Wildhood acquired by Berlin’s Films Boutique
The Bretten Hannam-directed feature will world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
Michael Greyeyes inks first-look deal with Blumhouse
The Blood Quantum and Wildhood actor is featured in Blumhouse’s upcoming feature Firestarter, which was filmed in Toronto and Hamilton earlier this year.
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