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Aircraft, WexWorks prep the Popularity Papers for YTV
The adaptation of the popular book series by American author Amy Ignatow is co-created by Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin.
Report outlines best practices for funders to identify false claims of Indigeneity
The report, created in collaboration with the Indigenous Screen Office and APTN, shares recommendations for eligibility requirements, review and remedy practices.
Michelle Séguin named president and CEO of TFO
The appointment comes more than two years after long-standing president and CEO Glenn O’Farrell resigned to take another position outside of the sector.
In brief: Sturla Gunnarsson joins NSI’s New Northern Voices program
Plus: Ontario invests in film and TV projects in the north, Fremantle hires global drama exec to oversee international co-productions and Brain Power launches romance-focused app.
CRTC to require streamers operating in Canada to report key financial data
Digital platforms with more than $50 million in total annual revenue in Canada will be required to submit to the newly launched Annual Digital Media Survey.
Stunt expert Derek Barnes rolls on first feature
Walking Supply is produced by Toronto’s High Star Entertainment and Kemodo Entertainment and stars The Sopranos actor Al Sapienza (pictured).
Quebec doc filmmaker Danic Champoux dies
The director behind Self(less) Portrait and CHSLD, mon amour has died at the age of 45.
CBC strikes content deal with ITV Studios
The deal includes an extension to CBC’s rights to the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street.
Deals: eOne, so.da, Dark Slope, Guru, Gusto
Entertainment One secures sales around the globe for Australian drama, Corus brings short-form lifestyle content to Snapchat Discover, plus more.
ARRAY Crew comes to Hollywood North
ARRAY president Tilane Jones discusses the non-profit’s ambitions in Canada and hopes to partner with domestic organizations.
CMF shares Canadian streaming habits in latest key trends report
The annual report from the Canada Media Fund also covered potential screen sector audience trends, including co-creation and the popularity of review platform Letterboxd.
End2End Media forms joint venture to launch Burnaby studio
The Vancouver-based service production network has partnered with B.C. equipment suppliers Peacemaker Filmworks and Showmax Events to launch the midsize LED studio.
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