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Lauren Malyk
Netflix to make a ‘new home’ in Canada
In a blog post, Ted Sarandos said the streamer wants to open an office and hire a dedicated content executive “to work directly with the Canadian creative community.”
Memory Box, French Exit among Berlinale 2021 selections
Memory Box from directors Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige will make its world debut as part of the festival’s Competition section, while French Exit is in the Berlinale Special category.
Jennifer Holness wins Indiescreen Established Producer prize
Nemesis Films’ Dominique Dussault (pictured right) also walked away with the Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award.
Transplant underway in Montreal
The hit drama’s second season will consist of 13 episodes.
The Canadians set for Berlinale
Danis Goulet’s Night Raiders, Denis Cote’s 13th feature film and Igor Drljaca’s latest are among the projects selected to make their world debuts.
Baroness, Murdoch among ACTRA Toronto ensemble nominees
Voice talent from Doomsday Brothers also earned recognition, securing a total of three nods.
TFCA names Canadian film finalists
In Canadian award news, the TFCA choose their nominees for Best Canadian Film, while the Schitt’s Creek nomination streak continues.
Ian Scott set for BANFF 2021
The CRTC chairperson and CEO will deliver the first keynote on the virtual festival’s opening day.
Deals: Odd Squad, levelFILM, Autentic Distribution
Odd Squad heads to China, levelFILM picks up the Canadian rights to Sundance 2021 title Together Together, plus more.
CBC lifts lid on new scripted content leadership team
Banger Films’ Jennifer Shin and the NFB’s Lea Marin have been tapped as the pubcaster’s director of development, comedy and drama, respectively.
Shaftesbury taps Deborah Nathan as senior director of creative
The former CBC executive in charge of production reports to VP, creative affairs Julie Lacey.
Schitt’s Creek scores fistful of Golden Globe noms
The award-winning comedy secured five nods, including best television series, musical or comedy.
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