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Kelly Townsend
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.
Corus expands StackTV’s reach in Canada
Sports-focused streaming service FuboTV has added StackTV as part of a premium package.
Dan Levy launches new shingle
The Schitt’s Creek co-creator has partnered with publicist Megan Zehmer to develop the slate for Not a Real Company Productions.
D360 kids content sales cross five continents
The marblemedia-owned distributor has inked deals for The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker, ScienceXplosion, All-Round Champion, and more.
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