Nicholas Sokic

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Quebecor Fund, CMF allocate $1.76M in production funds

A total of nine series will receive production support for original Quebec-based IP.

Lu Asfaha wins 2024 WIDC Feature Film Award

Asfaha won the award for her psychological thriller screenplay They Echo, which is slated for production next summer.

Animated fantasy Fairyheart receives Eurimages support

The Hungary/Canada/Germany copro is slated to begin production in Q1 2025.

Boat Rocker boards New Zealand, U.K. copro The Ridge

The psychological thriller will go to camera next month with Boat Rocker set to distribute the series globally.

Flavour Network orders two ‘Bakeshop’ series for fall 2025

The greenlights were announced along with the winter and spring lineups for Corus Entertainment’s Flavour and Home networks.

ImagineNATIVE acquires global media database Kin Theory

The Kin Theory database includes Indigenous actors, writers, directors, musicians and more currently working in the industry.

CBC/Radio-Canada emissions cut by 16%, says sustainability report

The 2023-24 environmental sustainability report is the pubcaster’s third since launching its 2021-26 environmental strategy.

Deals: PVP Media, Fubo, ATN, Telus, Hayu

Family Channel acquires SuperKlaus in two formats, NBCUniversal brings FAST channels to Fubo, and more.

Cutting Class, Tipping Hand team on ultramarathon doc

Continue Playing follows Leo Vitelli’s journey from Major League Gaming to Canada’s only 200-mile race in the Rocky Mountains.

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DGC’s National Directors Division announces mentorship cohort

Some of the mentor directors include Clement Virgo, Jon Cassar and Norma Bailey.

Fifth Season gains international rights to Front Street MOWs

The initial slate includes rom-com trilogy The Groomsmen and Hallmark’s Scouting For Christmas.

Toby McCathie joins Sphere Abacus as finance director

McCathie will join the team on Dec. 3, reporting to Denis Rozon, Sphere Media’s EVP and CFO.