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NFB doc among world premieres at Whitehorse film festival

The Yukon Film Society’s Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) will spotlight several Canadian films and docs in February.

Longtime animation execs form That Animation Company

Founded by Lynn Chadwick and Steve Cooke, the company provides 2D and 3D animation services across several sectors.

Touchwood PR acquires Rock-It Promotions

The lifestyle and event promotions team will work under the Touchwood PR name effective immediately.

Mellany Welsh to depart as head of Nelvana

Corus Studios head Rachel Nelson will oversee Nelvana and Kids Can Press following Welsh’s departure.

Ballinran Entertainment proposes Stratford production facility

The proposed Stageview Studios would be redeveloped from an existing warehouse in Stratford’s downtown.

Blink49 adds Mark Ford as chief creative officer for unscripted

Ford’s past credits include MTV’s Laguna Beach and Prime Video’s Mary J. Blige: My Life.

Tandem Films boards Jérémy Comte’s Paradise

Paris and London-based Film Constellation has launched sales for the drama thriller from Comte.

Numeris appoints Alicia Olson-Keating as next CEO

Most recently, Olson-Keating was managing director and CEO of Nielsen TAM Australia.

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Richard Cormier departs the NFB

The National Film Board of Canada confirmed that Cormier left the organization as of Dec. 10, 2024.

Sepia Films taps Andria Spring for SVP role

EXCLUSIVE: The former Bron executive boarded as SVP, post and production on Jan. 3.

Photo gallery: CMPA’s 2024 Year-End Party

Members of Canada’s screen industry celebrated the end of 2024 at Toronto’s Chotto Matte restaurant on Dec. 17.

Corus sees 11% television revenue decline in Q1 2025

The company said it expects year-over-year advertising revenue declines to continue into Q2 2025.