Making its world premiere at the Whistler Film Festival, years-long determination brought the storyteller’s feature film debut to screen.
The psychological crime thriller from writer/director Titus Heckel has also secured broadcast deals with Super Channel and Hollywood Suite.
Produced with Italy’s Palomar, That Dirty Black Bag follows the eight-day clash between a sheriff and bounty hunter.
The film from directors Jason Loftus and Eric Pedicelli will make its world premiere as part of the festival’s Documentary Features lineup.
The company argued the transaction would consolidate Bell’s position in the Quebec marketplace, citing concerns about advertising and the cost of content.
Johanne Menard has been promoted to executive director, variety and lifestyle, while former Tele-Quebec exec Nadege Pouyez joins the team.
As director, content distribution, her duties expand to include negotiations as well as customer relationship management, and more.
Plus, the CMF and South Africa’s NFVF reteam for their TV codevelopment incentive.
The 12-part show focused on female entrepreneurs signals the social digital agency’s first original digital series for Slice.
Pat Mills (Don’t Talk to Irene) is set to direct the thriller starring Tommie-Amber Pirie (Bitten, pictured) and Sarah Allen (The Expanse).
The short-form spin-off ABC with Kenny G is produced in partnership with TVOKids and Knowledge Kids.