Hell Motel follows 10 true-crime obsessives who are picked off one by one at a newly reopened motel that was the site of a satanic mass murder 30 years ago.
Paris-based Newen previously acquired majority stakes in both companies.
The Toronto prodco’s Big Feminine Energy will focus on trends in femininity around the world.
Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.
The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.
Colette Johnson-Vosberg’s documentary Unlabelled and Corey Payette’s musical Starwalker will debut at the 35th edition of the festival.
Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.
Despite ongoing challenges in its entertainment segment, the Toronto-based company posted a 13.6% year-over-year revenue increase.
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The renewals include two more seasons for Wild Cards and season two of Saint-Pierre.
The Montreal-born producer and director will be inducted alongside previously announced honourees Tonya Williams and the Toronto International Film Festival on June 14.