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Tim Dowler-Coltman, Brenna Coates to star in freshman feature Burden
Burden is written, directed and produced by Ethan Hickey and marks the young director’s feature film debut.
Netflix picks Toronto for Canadian HQ
Toronto mayor John Tory announced the move yesterday (April 27), with Netflix expected to start its search for a local exec in June.
Trickster, Schitt’s Creek scribes honoured with 2021 WGC awards
Coroner‘s Morwyn Brebner was honoured with the annual Showrunner Award, with additional winners including the talents behind Still Standing and Beans.
Canadian doc Nike’s Big Bet sells globally ahead of Hot Docs
Directed by Paul Kemp, the doc feature has sold to a number of territories by Abacus Media Rights before its North American premiere.
Mongrel Media launches SVOD with Magnolia Pictures
The streamer is taking on the likes of Netflix and Crave with a curated collection of indie titles to attract movie buffs, set to launch on April 30.
How Proper TV made a COVID-safe set for young culinary talent
Junior Chef Showdown producers share the challenges of staying on schedule while working with kids in pandemic-era filming and the importance of escapism programming.
TVOKids renews BGM’s Backyard Beats
The musical children’s program will premiere new episodes later this year, while BGM’s preschool series Gabby’s Farm sets its series premiere date.
WildBrain taps former Spin Master exec to lead animation development
Lorna Withrington has been appointed to the new role of VP, development – animation, based in Toronto, to build out the company’s animation slate.
Charles Tremayne partners with Cineflix Media to launch First Story Productions
The New York-based prodco will develop and produce content based on true events, both for unscripted and scripted.
OUTtv is ready and waiting for Canadian producers to take notice
OUTtv COO Philip Webb discusses the channel’s continued desire to commission Cancon, as well as its latest unscripted series, Vice Studios-produced Shine True.
CSAs ’21: Powerhouse Canadian comedies go head to head
This year’s Canadian Screen Awards comedy contenders look back on the meteoric rise of domestic comedy in the last five years.
Saloon Media unveils first scripted series with Ghost Walk
Ghost Walk is the first non-factual title announced since Melissa Williamson (pictured) joined as SVP, scripted content, and is being developed by Blue Ant Media’s T+E.
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