Exec/Industry Moves

CMPA sends delegates to Australia

The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.

TFO promotes two execs

Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.

Kim Nguyen marks next feature with Le Sablier

The film is based on the nonfiction book from Édith Blais and will star Marine Johnson.

Cannes to showcase three Canadian immersive projects

Making its world premiere at the competition is Zazie Films’ Canada/Luxembourg coproduction La maison de Poupée.

Radio-Canada appoints Martin Bonenfant to exec director role

Prior to being named as the permanent executive director, productions, Bonenfant held the role on an interim basis.

Spin Master sees YoY first quarter revenue increase

Despite ongoing challenges in its entertainment segment, the Toronto-based company posted a 13.6% year-over-year revenue increase.

In Brief: NFB short to screen at Cannes in competition

Plus: Canadians named among Gotham TV nominations and the Quebec Academy announces emerging talent grant recipients.

CBC, APTN withdraw from Snotty Nose Rez Kids series

The show was announced in May 2024 and was slated to premiere this year.

Netflix renews Geek Girl for a second season

Boat Rocker has acquired the rights to the show from Corus, including those for the first season, according to a release from Netflix.

TOPS not returning to Bell Manor venue for 2025 edition

In the wake of funding challenges, the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show seeks to return to the park in 2026.

The Canadian Academy opens voting on audience choice final 10

Voting on the second round of the award, which will be presented at the Canadian Screen Awards, ends on May 5.

Network Media Group posts significant Q1 revenue loss

The company, known for the I Am… series of documentaries, also posted a 2024 full-year loss at the end of March.