Nicholas Sokic

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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.

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.