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William F. White International expands to U.K. with Movietech deal
Parentco Sunbelt Rentals has acquired the Pinewood Studios-based Movietech Camera Rentals, with WFW’s Trevor Huys tapped to oversee operations.
OUTtv greenlights four original series
The LGBTQ+ network also named six returning titles, including docuseries Pride and the previously announced Avocado Toast.
New Brunswick doubles production incentive to stabilize local film industry
Race Against the Tide producer and N.B. native Mark Bishop says the investment is the “beginning of the next chapter” for the province’s screen sector.
WIFT Toronto names new board chairs
The not-for-profit elected the CFC’s Argie Eliopoulos as board chair and named Jenn Kuzmyk as chair of the Foundation for WIFT Toronto, adding five new members to the board and three to the foundation.
W Network greenlights four original TV movies
The four-film series The Love Club is produced by the Nikki Ray Media Agency, with Corus Studios handling international distribution.
Quebecor Content promotes Louis Pearson to lead content acquisition
As senior director, acquisition and original film, Pearson will lead the company’s content acquisition team in addition to his remit to develop its feature film slate.
MELS hires Geneviève Brodeur to studio operations role
The newly hired VP, studios and business development joins the TVA Group-owned company following the opening of a new soundstage for virtual production.
Saskatchewan ups production grant cap to $5M, adds regional bonuses
The Feature Film & Television Production Grant received significant new investment from the provincial government in March.
APTN highlights ‘Ocean Warriors’ with new docuseries
Created, directed and produced by Steve Sxwithul’txw, the 13 x 30-minute series follows Canada’s first Indigenous-led Coast Guard Auxiliary in B.C.
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.
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