Set to debut on CBC Gem next month, the anthology of 21 filmed monodramas features 21 playwrights, 21 directors and 21 actors.
From June 14 to July 16, the festival’s new online platform will bring the industry together as part of its Marketplace Week.
The feature from Agam Darshi also sees Kim Coates and Deepa Mehta serve as executive producers.
The former Boat Rocker Media senior development producer officially started in the role last week.
Joseph Mallozzi is attached to the drama series as showrunner and is set to pen the in-development project’s pilot.
Plus, Trio Orange’s new hire and Island Horse Productions options Inside.
The Toronto-based film distributor and prodco has picked up the Canadian rights to Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s feature.
A significant part of Thunderbird and Atomic’s IP growth strategy, according to CCO Matthew Berkowitz, the new venture sees Richard Goldsmith serve as president.
New measures classify film and TV cast and crew as essential workers, meaning they will be allowed on set during curfew hours if necessary.
The sales company has acquired the film noir’s global rights, excluding North America.
Titles sold include Hope for Wildlife, Life Below Zero: Canada, Detention Adventure and more.
Penned by director David Hackl and Christopher Borrelli, the film has also secured a number of sales.