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The Breadwinner nabs Oscar nomination
The Canada/Ireland/Luxembourg copro is produced by Toronto’s Aircraft Pictures, headed up by Anthony Leo and Andrew Rosen.
Serendipity Point copro Museo heads to Berlin
The drama, from Mexican director Alonso Ruizpalacios, will world premiere in competition at the festival.
Banff World Media Festival to honour NBCUniversal
The global media co will be presented with the Company of Distinction award at the four-day festival in June.
WIFT-T program cultivates media leaders of tomorrow
Sixteen industry members will participate in the executive development program, including Fathom Film Group’s Ann Shin and Shaftesbury’s Jay Bennett.
Joly, unions discuss harassment in creative sector
ACTRA National president David Sparrow said an industry-wide code of conduct could be ready by February.
Melanson exits Radical Sheep
Shaleen Sangha has been named the new VP of Boat Rocker’s kids production division, while Crooked Horse’s David Lerech has also been promoted.
Blue Ant sells 300 hours of content globally
General Purpose Entertainment’s Post My Party and Cream Productions’ The Weapon Hunter are among the series heading overseas.
CSA’s ’18: Anne, Kim’s Convenience, Cardinal lead TV noms
The CBC/Netflix drama topped the list with 13 nominations, while there were also strong showings from fellow newcomers Mary Kills People and Alias Grace.
Maslany earns two ACTRA Toronto nominations
Orphan Black‘s talent continues to rack up recognition as its final run hits awards season and The Breadwinner‘s Saara Chaudry earns another nod for her voice work.
Head of film at Kew Media departs
Jamie Carmichael has left the Toronto-based content company, while Jennifer Askin joins as a VP of sales, distribution.
Awards roundup: Winning streak continues for Handmaid’s Tale
Plus: Jean-Marc Vallee, Jeremy Podeswa and Anne director Niki Caro pick up Director’s Guild of America noms.
9 Story buys Out of the Blue
The New York-based children’s media co was founded by Blues Clues co-creator Angela Santomero and former Nick exec Samantha Freeman.
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