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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.
Telefilm to create Authentic Storytelling subcommittee
The funder has also shared a public statement to “oppose the harmful comment that was made during Canadian Screen Week.”
Christa Dickenson to depart Telefilm after four years
The Telefilm board of directors will begin a search for the next CEO and executive director ahead of Dickenson’s departure on Sept. 9.
Sphere to open third location in Ottawa
The Montreal-based company plans to hire more than 100 staff for the new Ottawa office to take advantage of the local talent base.
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