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Victoria Ahearn
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Abdul Malik
The prolific screenwriter and development exec explains his “elliptical” journey that led to a focus on stories about justice, liberation and labour.
BSO, REMC call for Bill C-11 amendments, directives
The BSO wants the term “racialized” changed in the bill, while the REMC wants the Act accompanied by government directives to ensure equity and inclusion accountability.
CMF kicks off ‘exploration of Canadian content’
The funder says it wants to facilitate industry-wide discussions about the definition of Cancon as Bill C-11 goes through a Senate review.
Examining the future of Telefilm Canada’s Talent Fund
A decade in, Telefilm is looking at “the next iteration” of the fund that supports its Talent to Watch program.
To Kill a Tiger, Riceboy Sleeps among top TIFF winners
TIFF ’22: Black Ice and Something You Said Last Night were among the other Canadian winners on the festival’s final day.
ACTRA, DGC raise artist protection concerns in Bill C-11 to Senate committee
ACTRA National and Directors Guild of Canada executives appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications.
Paramount+ Canada hires Tom Hastings as head of original programming
Hastings is one of several former Bell Media execs now at the streamer, including Katrina Kowalski, VP of content for Paramount+ and Pluto TV Canada.
Incendo, Tubi on track for more collaborations after Terror Train
The companies explain their strategies as they partner on two more horror films, while also developing comedies.
Catherine Tait says CBC remains committed to indie producers
The CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO addressed concerns over modifications in its latest CRTC licence renewal on a panel at Content Canada.
Blue Ant Studios creates key production, development roles
Aileen Gardner has been appointed head of production, Canada, while Zachary Frank takes on the title of VP, development.
How Something You Said Last Night’s story drew in supporters
TIFF ’22: Producer Jessica Adams explains how the international financing came together for Luis De Filippis’ Canada-Switzerland coproduction.
Sarah Gadon sets plans for feature directorial debut
Gadon will direct and adapt the screenplay for Lullabies for Little Criminals, based on Heather O’Neill’s novel, for Brightlight Pictures.
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