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Victoria Ahearn
Star-maker says so long: talent agent Michael Oscars retires
Oscars reflects on his illustrious 50-year career working with stars including Victor Garber and Andrea Martin, and looks ahead to the industry’s future.
Reelworld Black Entrepreneurs Program announces first cohort
The program from the Reelworld Screen Institute will see casting directors, agents, managers and film producers training over the next eight months.
Deals: The Roku Channel, From the Vine, East Side Games, Blue Ant
The Roku Channel picks up season two of Children Ruin Everything, From the Vine sells to A Contracorriente Films, plus more.
In brief: Boat Rocker co-developing series based on Erik McCurdy comic
Plus: Cedar Island Films options A Good War, WGC Screenwriting Awards names special honours recipients, Prends ça court! sets new Denis Villeneuve prize, and more.
CBC/Radio-Canada announces engagement sessions with Indigenous communities
The pubcaster will hold 20 sessions from April 26 to Sept. 27 across the country with the goal of better representing and reflecting the needs, interests and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
TIFF boosts senior team, including Canadian Academy CEO Beth Janson as COO
The Toronto International Film Festival organization has also appointed Anita Lee of the NFB as chief programming officer and Laura Ryan as chief of staff.
Montreal actor’s directorial debut to launch in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Charlotte Le Bon also wrote the coming-of-age story Falcon Lake, coproduced by Montreal’s Metafilms.
Production kicks off on Crave original limited series Little Bird
The Indigenous-led production also has an on-set training program for emerging and mid-career level Indigenous creators and crew, as well as entry-level individuals.
Screen world mourns death of St. John’s producer Paul Pope
Politicians are also among those heralding the Pope Productions president who helped build up the Newfoundland and Labrador film and TV industry, with productions including Hudson & Rex.
Sort Of, The Handmaid’s Tale, Way Over Me score multiple CCE Award nominations
The Canadian Cinema Editors event will also hand out special honours, including a posthumous Career Achievement Award for the late filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée.
Deals: D360, Crave, Sinking Ship
D360 picks up Lady Ada’s Secret Society for a YouTube-first launch, Crave paves a road for Sesame Street, and Sinking Ship Entertainment’s Dino Dana to stream in China.
David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future to premiere at Cannes
The Robert Lantos-produced thriller starring Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, and Kristen Stewart will compete at the May festival and hit theatres in June.
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