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CMF invests $7.5M across 13 projects
Dramas Mont-Rouge and Eaux Turbulentes received the lion’s share of the funding through the Francophone Minority Program.
True Calling Media launches $150K grants program
In its first funding round, the Vancouver company, which specializes in short docs, has awarded 30 filmmakers from across Canada $2,500 each.
Bell Fund awards $2M to nine TV projects
The fund’s inaugural TV program will support drama, comedy and lifestyle programs in English and French.
Strategic Partners rebrands, adds new program manager
The renamed copro market in Halifax, FIN Partners, is led by program manager Morgan Salter.
Cinemaginaire preps Mytho
Produced by Denise Robert (pictured), the feature comedy will go to camera next month.
MUBI launches Cancon series
The curated film-focused SVOD will stream 10 Canadian films throughout the summer, beginning with Ashley McKenzie’s Werewolf.
WIFT-AT launches Shadow Project
With five series in production in Atlantic Canada, the new program aims to give women directors TV series experience.
Five projects split $780K in Quebecor Fund coin
A new project from the director of De pere en flic 2 (pictured), last year’s highest-grossing Canadian film, will receive funding through the Film Production Assistance Program.
Sony shutters Crackle in Canada
The ad-supported streaming service launched in 2010 offering films and TV on demand.
Blue Ant’s Upfront sees surge in Cancon
As the broadcaster digs deep on niche audiences, its domestic commissions continue to grow.
Christa Dickenson named new Telefilm exec director
The president and CEO of Interactive Ontario begins her new role on July 30.
Creative Export Strategy includes $7-million funding program
The government’s five-year, $125-million export strategy will also provide increased funding to Telefilm and other Canadian Heritage programs.
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