Nicholas Sokic

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Kevin McDonald sets directorial debut with Farpoint Films

McDonald is attached as a writer, director and star in the comedy film One Week Left.

Mercury Filmworks, Trustbridge team on 2D animated series

Gustavo is based on the book series by Mexican author-illustrator Flavia Z. Drago.

Blackbird Productions takes flight with Michael Greyeyes film

The Light Before the Sun is set to premiere at the Hamilton International Film Festival on Oct. 26.

Amuz Distribution picks up several series ahead of MIPCOM

The Quebec City-based company is bringing a JFL-backed sales slate to the October market.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Gillian McKercher

McKercher’s latest, Lucky Star, recently closed out the Calgary International Film Festival.

Canada Media Fund invests nearly $380M in 2023-24

A total of $379.7 million was committed to 1,496 television and interactive digital media projects, according to CMF’s annual report.

Project 10, by coastal sign first-look deal

The first coproduction out of the deal is the Madison Tevlin-led podcast 21 Questions, slated for release later this year.

WFF selects seven for Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship

The 12th edition of the Whistler Film Festival program focuses on short-form web series development.

Three Canadian docs set for world debut at Planet in Focus

Planet in Focus will open with Made in Ethiopia and close with Resident Orca.

Deals: Motion 58, CBC, Spin Master, Cineflix Rights

Angela’s Shadow secures distribution ahead of its VIFF premiere, CBC acquires The Swap, and more.

CBC launches FAST channels for Heartland, Murdoch Mysteries

They join CBC Comedy as part of the network’s FAST lineup.

Trio of TVO series lead Blue Ant’s kids and family MIPCOM slate

Among the new titles is unscripted series Old Enough!, based on the Japanese format of the same name from Nippon TV.