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CTV Comedy’s Acting Good goes to camera
Michael Greyeyes and Darlene Naponse are attached as directors on the original comedy, loosely based on the life of Anishinaabe stand-up comic Paul Rabliauskas, who serves as co-creator, star and EP.
William F. White Int’l expands U.S. footprint with L.A.-based VP role
Ben Waller, formerly director, production strategy and resource planning at Netflix, will serve as VP, sales and marketing to help the company’s international growth strategy.
AMI forms Disability Screen Office
Both the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada have provided initial funding to support startup costs, new programs and the creation of a best practices guideline for disability engagement.
Ontario budget proposes digital content amendment to film, TV tax credit
The government also pledged to review the tax credit’s regional bonus, as well as location fee eligibility for the Production Services Tax Credit, but no changes will go into effect before the June general election.
SODEC selects eight copros for production support
The selection includes two English-language copros and six minority Quebec coproductions, with Xavier Dolan and the makers of Turbo Kid among the producers and creatives attached.
CMPA, AMPTP ‘disappointed’ by DGC BC strike notice
The Canadian and U.S. producer associations said in a joint statement that reaching a deal remains a priority, but the strike notice “may impede a resolution in the near future.”
DGC BC issues 72-hour strike notice as negotiations collapse
Former lead CMPA negotiator John Barrack discusses the potential long-term impacts of a labour disruption in B.C. and the context behind the dispute.
Cinespace hires Magali Simard for industry relations role
Simard joins Cinespace as director of industry and community relations following her departure from the City of Toronto’s film office.
Leo’s Pollinators lands at TVOkids
Sales for the environment-focused science series are handled by Blue Ant International.
Scott McGillivray’s MEM taps Nanci MacLean as COO
The former Bell Media and MBSE exec will aid the Canada’s Got Talent prodco in its expansion as its first chief operating officer.
Amazon Studios hires Beth Iley as senior scripted development exec
The former director of development for New Metric Media will work with the Canadian originals team to source and develop scripts for Prime Video.
BANFF unveils Diversity of Voices Pitch Program participants
The Banff World Media Festival will welcome 100 Black, Indigenous and people of colour creatives through the Diversity of Voices program, with 25 set to take part in the initiative’s pitch program.
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