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Turbid Lake Pictures preps pilot shoot in Vancouver
The pilot serves as the first of an eight-episode series, with stars Brad Harder and Luna Ferguson executive producing alongside writer-director Florian Halbedl Hess.
Beth Janson steps down as TIFF COO
A spokesperson for TIFF confirmed to Playback that Janson’s resignation was communicated to the team this week.
Phil Lind remembered as Canadian broadcasting legend
The longtime Rogers executive made significant contributions to the Canadian screen sector, including the founding of the Rogers Group of Funds.
Toronto’s levelFILM hires former Sphere Films execs
Olivier Gauthier-Mercier and Lainie Elton have been hired to the executive team in VP roles.
TVO’s union workers go on strike
The first-ever strike at the public broadcaster follows months of negotiations over wage increases and temporary worker contracts.
W Network expands Love Club franchise with new films
The Corus-owned channel has greenlit another quartet of films from Toronto’s Nikki Ray Media Agency.
Animal Planet renews docuseries Pets & Pickers
Vancouver prodco Tyson Media will go into production on the series’ third season this week.
Paul Bronfman stepping down at William F. White International
The former CEO will conclude his role as senior advisor and co-chairman at the end of the month.
StylePhoto Studios sets key hire to expand to indie sector
The Ontario studio has hired producer Jordan Walker to establish new partnerships and expand the use of its tech in the content creation space.
TVO workers union sets legal strike position date
The union has scheduled a rally ahead of the strike deadline as it makes a stand over wage increases and contract workers.
WildBrain files complaint to CRTC against Bell over kids services
The Toronto media company has asked the CRTC to determine whether services such as Family Channel have been given an undue disadvantage.
Bell Fund’s Nancy Chapelle to retire later this year
EXCLUSIVE: Chapelle will depart her role as executive director after nine years with the Bell Fund.
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