Exec/Industry Moves

Nine set for NSI’s Business for Producers, Saskatchewan

Through the six-week program, the producers will build business networks and learn how to manage and create interprovincial coproductions.

TFCA to honour Tonya Williams, J Stevens at awards gala

The awards for Williams and Stevens will be presented at the TFCA gala on Feb. 24 in Toronto.

CMF invests over $2.5M through Sector Development Support

The Canada Media Fund’s program saw 41 organizations receive support for projects targeted to underrepresented communities.

Winnipeg’s Buffalo Gal launches sister company Fiasco

Fiasco Global Media president Jennifer Beasley and U.S. counterpart Burrad Marsh discuss the strategy behind the new TV development company.

Rockhead hires Lisa Baylin as development, production exec

In the newly created role, Baylin is overseeing unscripted and scripted titles on Rockhead Entertainment’s slate.

Alanis Obomsawin

In Brief: Alanis Obomsawin exhibition set for MoMA PS1

Plus: Crazy8s Film Society sets six finalists, several Canadian films are set for U.S. premieres in Santa Barbara, and more.

How TikTok’s uncertain future could impact Canadian creators

The app was shuttered in the U.S. on Jan. 19, only to be brought back a few hours later with an executive order promise from President Donald Trump.

Canadian copro The Apprentice lands two Oscar nominations

Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong were nominated for their performances while Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is up for Best Picture.

Toronto’s Epic Story Media launches toy division

Epic Story Toys is led by Kim Morris and will be at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair later this month.

BANFF names Tubi CEO Anjali Sud as first keynote speaker for 2025

Sud will speak as part of the Banff World Media Festival’s annual summit series in June.

Blink49 expands to branded content, formats with new hires

The prodco has hired L.A.-based Adam Steinman and New York exec Adam Puchalsky.

Quebecor Content sells crime drama to Global Series Network

Détective Surprenant: La fille aux yeux de pierre has been acquired for VOD service Walter Presents.