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Kelly Townsend
The determination and dash of luck that propelled Riceboy Sleeps
TIFF ’22: Filmmaker Anthony Shim shares how securing critical financial partners on his sophomore drama Riceboy Sleeps kept the integrity of his vision.
Cineplex exploring ‘all avenues’ in light of Cineworld bankruptcy filing
The Canadian theatre chain warned investors that Cineworld “may not have the ability to satisfy the full amount of any damages or costs” ordered by the court due to the bankruptcy proceedings.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Sasha Leigh Henry
The Toronto filmmaker is juggling film and TV, with the upcoming series Bria Mack Gets a Life and her first feature as a producer, the TIFF world premiere When Morning Comes.
Jesse Wente to step down from Indigenous Screen Office
Kerry Swanson has been appointed as executive director, with Wente set to leave at the end of the year.
Lindsay Blair Goeldner prepares to take TIFF by storm
TIFF ’22: The I Like Movies producer discusses boarding Chandler Levack’s buzzy title and how the next generation of Canadian filmmakers are changing the game.
CMF triggers record high for industry activity
CMF-funded projects led to more than $1.9 billion in production industry activity, according to the funder’s 2021-22 annual report.
Amazon’s head of Canadian originals departs
Christina Wayne leaves Amazon Studios after playing a key role in the development of its Canadian originals strategy.
EXCLUSIVE: Garrity, Chernick go to camera on seventh feature
Director Sean Garrity and star, producer and co-writer Jonas Chernick roll cameras in Algonquin Provincial Park for Mockingbird ahead of the TIFF debut for their last collaboration The End of Sex.
Heritage ‘considering’ petitions as CBC/Radio-Canada licence term begins
The public broadcaster’s new broadcast licence term begins under significant industry criticism of the CRTC for removing a number of programming requirements.
Andrew Morris departs Accessible Media Inc.
Morris will continue to work with AMI to transition the Disability Screen Office into an independent organization, holding the role of interim director.
Ontario Creates selects 42 features for 2022 Int’l Financing Forum
Canadian prodcos Amaze, Farpoint Films, Copperheart Entertainment and Compy Films are among the 42 producing teams selected for the annual two-day event.
Patrick Roy lines up financing for new distribution company
Details about the former Les Films Séville head’s new venture, including the company name and film slate, will be announced at a later date.
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