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Blink49 Studios partners with Jeff Wachtel’s new production banner
The Toronto studio is a strategic investor in Future Shack Entertainment, signing a long-term distribution and production deal on Canadian projects.
Picard’s Confessions hits the mark in Quebec box office
The Christal Films-produced drama has earned a five-day total of more than $322,000 in a 2022 Canadian box office milestone.
AQPM calls for appeal of CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal
The Quebec producers’ association has filed a motion with the Federal Court of Appeal, arguing that the CRTC did not adequately justify the decision to modify exhibition and expenditure requirements.
How SkyMed took flight as ‘top-streamed’ Paramount+ original
Producer Vanessa Piazza and creator Julie Puckrin discuss how a flux of buyer interest and a timely concept fueled their decision to pursue a U.S. greenlight.
Liquid Media CFO resigns, interim replacement steps in
Sheri Rempel will temporarily replace outgoing CFO Andy Wilson, who departs the company less than two months after the resignation of former CEO Ron Thomson.
CMF adds Trent Locke to senior exec team
The former Portfolio Entertainment COO joins as EVP of finance and analytics, handling the funder’s day-to-day business and financial operations, and its strategic approach to research and data collection.
Telefilm invests $3 million to six Indigenous-led features
The amount was allocated through the Theatrical Documentary and Production programs, with the remaining annual Indigenous stream contribution to be reserved for the development program and Talent to Watch.
Multiple Canadian titles set for Frontières copro market
The four-day event returns to Montreal today as part of the Fantasia International Film Festival.
My Policeman joins TIFF’s 47th edition as world premiere
Directed by Michael Grandage and starring Harry Styles, the film marks the sixth world premiere announced by the Toronto festival.
Inaugural participants named for pilot AccessCBC program
The scripted and documentary cohorts receive training and mentorship opportunities, with the latter participants picking up development funding for their short projects.
Netflix to acquire Sydney, Vancouver animation studio
The acquisition was announced as the streamer revealed its Q2 2022 results, which saw a more muted subscriber loss than predicted.
Francesca Accinelli named interim head of Telefilm
The VP, promotions, communications and international relations will temporarily take the reins from outgoing executive director and CEO Christa Dickenson.
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