Nicholas Sokic

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Jasmeet Raina to direct Late Bloomer season two

The series’ creator and star will direct two episodes for season two, which is now filming in the GTA.

Behind the ‘podcast to broadcast’ strategy for Mistletoe Murders

How Headspinner Productions used the original podcast as a proof of concept for a television series.

NWT Film Rebate Program doubled for 2025-26

The Northwest Territories rebate has been upped to $1 million for the next fiscal year, following an increase to $500,000 for 2024-25.

In Brief: Nelu Handa to lead PSP’s Scripted Series Lab

Plus: The Quebec division of the Canadian Academy introduced its Pitch des scénaristes – Séries cohort and Bell Fibe TV1 dives into Backyard History.

Producer Bree Tiffin remembered as bright soul

A longtime producer of factual and lifestyle content, Tiffin died on Nov. 3 while in hospice care.

SODEC selects nine series for funding round

SODEC is providing support for three animated series, four fiction and two docuseries.

Canadian Heritage responds to open letter on Telefilm funding

In January, the federal government renewed funding for Telefilm to the tune of $100 million over 2024-25 and 2025-26. However, the funding has yet to be made permanent.

Guilds, unions push Telefilm for creative, talent protections

Eight organizations representing 87,000 creatives, talents and crews signed an open letter calling for stricter requirements on adhering to minimum labour standards.

Super Channel promotes three to director roles

The promotions include Eva Lonoza as director of distribution sales marketing and strategic partnerships.

Rankin’s Universal Language wins best feature in Geneva

The award is part of an ever-expanding list of honours for Rankin’s surrealist comedy, Canada’s official selection in the 2025 Oscars race.

Industry urges permanent funding increase for Telefilm

Nearly 1,400 industry members signed a letter to the government to fulfill its campaign promise in the upcoming fall economic statement.

In Brief: DGC’s National Directors Division opens Observer initiative

Plus: Manitoba Arts Council gets a funding boost, Torill Kove receives a Lifetime Achievement Award, and more.