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Lauren Malyk
IPF lifts lid on Short Form Series Production picks
Split between six English-language and three French-language series, notably, projects from Shaftesbury and Filmcoop were among those selected.
Vertical Entertainment secures Akilla’s Escape
The independent film distributor has picked up the U.S. distribution rights to director Charles Officer’s crime-noir.
Deals: Love Nature, Gusto, 9 Story Distribution
Love Nature launches on StarTV, while Gusto TV grows its partnership with Samsung TV Plus and 9 Story Distribution International unveils new deals for Dr. Panda.
Whistler film fest shifts fully online
The festival, which kicks off next month, has cancelled its in-theatre Whistler and Vancouver screenings.
Tribal back on the job
Season two of the APTN drama from Prairie Dog Film + Television is in production in Calgary.
Ashleigh Rains upped to CFF festival director
The annual Toronto-based festival supporting Canadian indie films and talent has also welcomed new faces into its programming team and launched a mentorship program.
Wynonna Earp rides off with People’s Choice Award
The series starring Melanie Scrofano previously picked up the award for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show in 2018.
Relish Interactive opens Vancouver Island office
Led by CEO Paul Pattison (pictured) and CCO Russ Uttley, the location serves as the headquarters for the company’s animation division.
Media Ranch among Creative Export Canada recipients
All told, eight Quebec organizations secured funding from the Canadian Heritage program.
Nurses travelling to the U.S. for NBC
Following Transplant‘s pick up, the Toronto-set medical drama from eOne and ICF Films has joined the network’s primetime lineup.
CaribbeanTales partners with Greenacre, Imagine Media for Claudia
Frances-Anne Solomon is set to direct, produce and co-write the feature film about pioneering British-Trinidadian journalist and activist Claudia Jones.
DGC doubles down on diversity with new leadership
Japanese Canadian director Warren P. Sonoda and Mohawk director Tracey Deer have been appointed as DGC National president and 1st VP, respectively.
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