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SODEC supports 20 features, shorts from emerging creatives
The selected projects will receive production funding under SODEC’s emerging creation assistance program.
In Brief: In Flames wins $100,000 Red Sea festival prize
Plus: The Reelworld Screen Institute joins the Netflix-BANFF DOV Initiative, BlackBerry garners a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination, and more.
WGC says broadcasting system is at ‘make-or-break moment’
The Path Forward: Telefilm Canada and TVO also discussed the need for contributions to directly support Canadian feature films at the CRTC hearings.
Bell Fund appoints Marcia Douglas as new executive director
The Canada Media Fund exec succeeds Nancy Chapelle, who is retiring from the role at the end of the year.
Negotiations stall between WGC, CMPA over IPA
The parties have not returned to the bargaining table since Nov. 23, Playback has learned.
Quebecor Fund, CMF allocate $2.5M for production, exports
The financing is provided through the Quebecor Fund’s Television Production Assistance and Export Assistance programs.
Crave inks content deal with New Metric Media, Jared Keeso
The multi-year deal will see Crave order 49 episodes from New Metric and Keeso, with Letterkenny spinoffs and a new comedy series currently in development.
CIPFs, streamers discuss contributions at CRTC hearings
The Path Forward: Apple and the Rogers Group of Funds presented their takes on the need for, and distribution of, contributions, while ACTRA sounded off on discoverability.
CBC/Radio-Canada to cut 600 jobs, reduce content spend
UPDATED: The cuts include a $40 million reduction in commissions and acquisitions, which the pubcaster said will reduce the number of new series and renewals in 2024-25.
Integral Artists acquires Kathy Carpenter Talent Agency
EXCLUSIVE: The KC Talent Agency team will merge with Integral’s on-camera division effective immediately.
More cuts hit eOne ahead of Lionsgate deal closure
The job losses are in addition to the 20% workforce reduction that was confirmed by Hasbro in June.
CRTC issues broadcasting licence renewals to four services
The renewals include public broadcasters Knowledge Network and TFO, as well as New Tang Dynasty Television and CHEK-DT Victoria.
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