Nick Krewen
Telefilm Canada launches eco-responsibility action plan
The first phase involves seven action points covering organizational, production and planning areas.
Toronto’s Blink Studios gets ‘significant’ investment from INSP LLC
The Indian Land, S.C.-based entertainment network says it wants to expand its relationships in the international film and production community.
Cameron Bailey promoted to CEO of TIFF
Bailey takes on the new role after being artistic director and co-head of TIFF with Joana Vicente, who left in October. He says he wants to “build a festival for the future.”
TIFF appoints Jeffrey Remedios as board chair
The film festival organization has also announced several new board members, including filmmaker Danis Goulet, Wattpad’s Allen Lau and Elevation Pictures’ Laurie May.
YMA and TAAFI announce details on John Rooney Creator Fund
The fund honouring the late children’s television programmer will have two streams: content development and scriptwriting.
Cameras roll on director Vanessa Matsui’s feature film debut
The romantic drama written expressly for Liane Balaban is a cinematic love letter to Toronto and will shoot at several iconic sites, including the Monarch Tavern, the Ace diner, Drake Hotel and Paradise Theatre.
TIFF sheds light on del Toro world premiere, film noir-series strategy
The Academy Award-winning director’s distributor worked with TIFF on the one-night-only event and a curated five-film noir series, which are reference points for horror auteurs.
Great Pacific Media signs Peyton to docuseries
No timetable has been set, but the San Andreas director will work with renowned U.S. scientist Michio Kaku, who brings her expertise to narrate and consult on the series.
Canadian Geographic docuseries, film to centre on Indigenous environmental leadership
Dene filmmaker Amos Scot will develop the project with the community following a new partnership between the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Indigenous Leadership Initiative.
CBC sets carbon footprint for original productions
The new directive for Canadian English-language productions over $400,000 takes effect Jan. 3, 2022.
Attraction draws Ian Whitehead to team
The award-winning producer will join the Montreal-based prodco and distributor as VP of English scripted content in the new year.
Bron recruits for new role leading non-scripted development
Former Amazon Studios executive Josh Miller is tasked with managing and expanding the film and TV slate.
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