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Kelvin Redvers’ IndigiFilm mixes emerging creatives with veteran biz know-how
The Dene filmmaker and producer has partnered with former Thunderbird Entertainment president Mark Miller and unscripted producer Neil Thomas to bring premium Canadian content to the world stage.
Bell Fund commits over $4.4 million to 26 TV, digital series
The amount is allocated across the TV Selective Program and Short-Form Digital Series Program, which includes the first scripted TikTok project to receive Bell Fund support.
RBC launches BIPOC Emerging Producers program
The initiative aims to help Indigenous and racialized producers access interim financing for eligible projects with budgets between $500,000 and $2 million.
Wage increases, retroactive pay included in tentative DGC BC deal
Guild members will begin a five-day voting process on June 19 on the tentative deal reached with the CMPA and AMPTP.
Roku ‘committed’ to working with Canadians, says originals lead
BANFF ’22: David Eilenberg discussed Roku’s fast-paced originals strategy in scripted and unscripted, emphasizing the company’s interest in working in Canada.
BANFF ’22 dispatches: Hallmark, Bell Media, Eagle Vision
Hallmark Channel and Bell Media discuss Canadian programming priorities and strategies, while Eagle Vision explores innovative formats with Snap original Reclaim(ed).
Netflix global TV head discusses Canadian ambitions
BANFF ’22: Bela Bajaria announced the launch of a development program for Canadian writers through its Toronto office and discussed Netflix’s “back to basics” content strategy.
Sort Of wins Program of the Year at Rockie Awards
The BANFF gala ceremony, hosted by Jully Black, also included a tribute to late filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée.
CRTC chair says ‘system is broken’ in C-11 discussion
BANFF ’22: Ian Scott spoke with APTN CEO Monika Ille on the need to pass the Online Streaming Act ‘very quickly,’ while also addressing timelines for implementation and the CRTC’s ability to enforce new regulations.
IPF finances $1.5M across nine TV dramas
Among the projects supported are season two of The Porter and Crave limited series Little Bird.
Corus Entertainment’s ‘narrow and deep’ content strategy
BANFF ’22: EVP Colin Bohm spoke to the company’s long-term programming goals after the broadcaster laid out its programming priorities during a Sunday spotlight session, including more diversity in unscripted.
Bell Media accelerates its commissioning strategy
Executives Justin Stockman, Carlyn Klebuc and Pat DiVittorio discuss the broadcaster’s robust content slate, which includes nearly 100 titles and 973 hours of scripted and unscripted series and docs.
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