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5’7 Films partners with Kevin Healey on multi-genre slate
EXCLUSIVE: The prodco, co-founded by Adam Rodness and Stu Stone, is also partnering with Trailer Park Boys’ Robb Wells.
In Brief: KO Distribution, Les Films Opale to distribute François·e
Plus: Crave’s comedy Double jeu returns for season two, Telefilm supports 22 film festivals across Canada, and more.
Steven Guilbeault continues as Culture Minister
Guilbeault was the Minister of Canadian Heritage from November 2019 to October 2021 under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Blink49 forms joint venture with Frequency Films
News of the joint venture came the same day the Toronto-based studio received the greenlight on an untitled Prime Video docuseries executive produced with Serena Williams.
Quebecor CEO calls for action to support broadcasters in Q1 call
The Quebecor president and CEO, Pierre Karl Péladeau, discussed contributions from foreign online services and eliminating advertising for CBC/Radio-Canada.
In Brief: Marie-Pierre Simard joins TVA Group board of directors
Plus: Content Canada returns for a one-day event in 2025, István Szabo’s Sunshine selected for Cannes Classics lineup, and more.
Allegiance creator Anar Ali signs with Atlas
Ali’s signing comes soon after the news of Allegiance’s season three renewal.
HanWay Films boards Elevation’s horror feature Rapture
The film, directed by Jordan Tannahill, is produced by Elevation Pictures, 2AM and Brookstreet Pictures.
JPG, Reel One rebrand as Studio TF1 America
Paris-based Newen previously acquired majority stakes in both companies.
Endless Cookie wins 2025 Hot Docs Rogers audience award
Amalie Atkins’ Agatha’s Almanac was presented the Hot Docs Best Canadian Feature Documentary award.
DSO hires new program manager
Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.
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.
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