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NSI names 21 Business for Producers recipients
Participants among the organization’s cohort include Jason Arsenault (Off The Wharf), Alex Duong (Breaking Bread), Carla Robinson (Bully) and Kate Fenton (Filmores).
Funny Boy tapped as Canada’s International Oscar pick
The feature co-written and directed by Deepa Mehta marks her second time being selected as Canada’s official entry.
Incendo buckles down for Cupids on Beacon Street
Penned by Claire Ross Dunn and directed by Pat Kiely, principal photography has started on the company’s latest with Citytv.
Michelle Latimer, Vincenzo Natali among DGC film winners
Inconvenient Indian won the Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary, while In the Tall Grass earned directorial achievement in feature film, plus Tracey Deer and Winnifred Jong picked up prizes.
Copperheart, Sid Gentle sink teeth into Ginger Snaps TV series
Writer Anna Ssemuyaba is attached to the adaptation, while executive producers include John Fawcett and Copperheart’s Steve Hoban.
Funny Boy to make exclusive broadcast, streaming world premiere on CBC
The upcoming feature film co-written by Deepa Mehta and author Shyam Selvadurai will debut on the pubcaster this December.
Schitt’s, Heartland, Transplant earn DGC directorial prizes
The first two nights of the virtual awards saw Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy and Andrew Cividino pick up Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series, while Megan Follows and Holly Dale secured wins.
BANFF Spark launches COVID recovery intensive
Through the government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, the accelerator will offer its 100 recipients additional programming, training and resources to address business challenges associated with the pandemic.
B.C. production industry set new record with $4.1B spend in 2019
The Vancouver Economy Report October 2020 called the number an historic first and said that “the industry has re-mobilized and is busier than ever, with over 60 projects now in some stage of production.”
HGTV gives Buck’s 40-Year-Old Property Virgin the go-ahead
The new 10-part series for the U.S. network tracks adult children who still live with their parents as they venture out on their first home hunt.
Telefilm joins Being Black in Canada program partners
Along with Netflix, the Canada Media Fund and the National Bank, the funder has joined to ensure the sustainability and expansion of the initiative.
Fortunate Son, Jann pick up Rosie Awards
The 2020 Alberta Film and Television Awards also saw Best Dramatic Feature go to El Chicano and Tribal earn best production reflecting cultural diversity.
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