Nicholas Sokic

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The Dot Film Company rolls on found footage film Followers

Directed by Ken Amlin, the thriller sees a group’s attempt to grow their YouTube following take a deadly turn.

Toronto’s film, TV industry pays tribute to Deborah Marks

The veteran production manager died on Nov. 14 following a cancer diagnosis.

Deals: The CW, Fifth Season, Cineflix Rights, Off the Fence

The CW picks up Sullivan’s Crossing season three, Hulu acquires the final season of Run the Burbs, and more.

Production Company of the Year 2024: Blink49 Studios

The Best of the Year company is balancing its successful scripted slate with new unscripted greenlights and service work opportunities.

New Metric developing Shoresy video game with Treewood Games

Shoresy: The NOSHO is an arcade-style hockey role-playing game.

TikTok Canada challenges government shutdown order

Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne issued the order on Nov. 5, citing national security risks.

CMF reports uptick in Indigenous, diverse key roles in 2023-24

The statistics were part of CMF’s second demographics report, which uses data from its Persona-ID system.

Family Law season three leads Global’s winter lineup

The new season of the legal drama from Vancouver-based author Susin Nielsen debuts in early January.

Blue Ant Studios, Australia’s WildBear set co-financing deal

The companies will co-fund three factual series, with Blue Ant retaining worldwide distribution rights.

CBC, DOC launch mental health program for doc filmmakers

The initiative will provide documentary film productions with $1,000 to spend on mental health support.

Greenwich acquires U.S. rights to Bonjour Tristesse

Durga Chew-Bose’s directorial debut will have a theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada next summer.

Sask. producers bullish on local production despite LED wall loss

Operator Volume Global will be removing the virtual production space from the John Hopkins Regina Soundstage next summer.