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Lauren Malyk

Lauren Malyk is a staff writer at Playback. She joined the publication in 2018 following stints with the Ottawa Citizen, the Ontario Association of Former Parliamentarians and TVO's flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin. A graduate of Ryerson University’s bachelor of journalism program, she also has experience in communications. You can follow her on Twitter at @lmalyk.

Posts by Lauren Malyk

In brief: Holmes Family Effect scores post Super Bowl premiere

Plus, Trio Orange’s new hire and Island Horse Productions options Inside.

January 14, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: PNP snaps up Violation

The Toronto-based film distributor and prodco has picked up the Canadian rights to Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s feature.

January 12, 2021

Thunderbird unveils global distribution and consumer products division

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.

January 11, 2021

Quebec production exempt from curfew

New measures classify film and TV cast and crew as essential workers, meaning they will be allowed on set during curfew hours if necessary.

January 8, 2021

Wide Management nabs Akilla’s Escape

The sales company has acquired the film noir’s global rights, excluding North America.

January 7, 2021

Blue Ant International secures several sales

Titles sold include Hope for Wildlife, Life Below Zero: Canada, Detention Adventure and more.

January 5, 2021

Action-thriller Dangerous underway in B.C.

Penned by director David Hackl and Christopher Borrelli, the film has also secured a number of sales.

December 22, 2020

Little Orphans wins Best Canadian Feature at WFF

Other winners include Underground, Quebexit and Indian Road Trip.

December 21, 2020

14 Days 12 Nights to represent Canada as International Oscar pick

The drama from director Jean-Philippe Duval replaces Funny Boy, which will now be submitted for Best Picture and general entry categories for the awards.

December 21, 2020

CBC sets winter 2021 lineup

New titles on the schedule include Humour Resources, Pretty Hard Cases, Anyone’s Game and Arctic Vets.

December 18, 2020

Tyson Hepburn launches new production banner

Holly Brace-Lavoie has also joined the new entity, Tyson Media, which has put out a call for submissions for unique unscripted series ideas.

December 17, 2020

Playback’s 10 to Watch: Shazia Javed

The founder of prodco LifeSketch Media has recently seen success with her documentary 3 Seconds Divorce and her Breakthrough Development Award.

December 16, 2020