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Victoria Ahearn
Heritage proposes policy to CRTC for new Broadcasting Act
The draft directions from the Department of Canadian Heritage on the implementation of the Online Streaming Act will be open for a 45-day public consultation.
Former DSO interim director Andrew Morris launches prodco
Morris has started up Hitsby Entertainment after handing over the Disability Screen Office reins to new executive director Winnie Luk.
Blink49 Studios, Transatlantic Agency set joint venture
The partnership gives Blink49 access to Transatlantic’s roster of book authors and IP to develop and produce original content for the international marketplace.
ACTRA, WGC express solidarity with U.S. counterparts
ACTRA has issued a letter of solidarity for SAG-AFTRA, and the Writers Guild of Canada has announced plans for a Toronto rally in support of striking WGA members.
Telefilm commits $19.4 million to 32 feature-length films
The funding is under the lower-budget stream of the Production Program for fiscal 2023-24.
Four projects set for Canada-France Series Lab at BANFF
Producers from Canada and France will participate in their first workshop under the coproduction initiative.
CBC’s unscripted strategy focused on unique Canadian stories
Unscripted executive Jennifer Dettman says the pubcaster is looking for projects that feature connections to the country and spark a cultural conversation.
CBC sees streaming as ‘a critical piece of the future’
CBC executives Barbara Williams and Sally Catto explain the FAST strategy and drama focus for the 2023-24 lineup.
CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate
The slate includes new comedy One More Time and dramas Allegiance and Wild Cards, as well as two new free streaming channels.
Thunderbird unveils new consumer products banner
The company says Thunderbird Brands will make its industry debut at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
Winnie Luk named Disability Screen Office executive director
The disability advocate, 2SLGBTQI+ activist and film industry leader assumes the role on June 6.
BlackBerry hits $1 million mark at the Canadian box office
The Matt Johnson-directed dramedy has also grossed $3 million overall in North America, according to Comscore.
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