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Deals: 9 Story, 7 Palms, APTN, Cinema Politica
9 Story sells and secures series ahead of MIPJunior, CBC and 7 Palms acquire Jessica Hinkson’s Sara and more.
Samora Smallwood directs first series with Coming Home
The romantic comedy series begins production in Grimsby, Ont. on Saturday.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Mike Johnston
Johnston’s Studio 104 Entertainment is behind the dramedy Wild Goat Surf and doc Curl Power, and he’s about to embark on his most ambitious feature yet.
In Brief: NSI expands Indigenous TikTok accelerator to 300
Plus: CAVCO proposes a new service standard, Athena Georgaklis lands a consulting gig on Woodchuckchucks, and more.
Thunderbird Entertainment board ends active plans to sell company
The board determined that remaining a standalone public company was in the best interests of stakeholders, according to Thunderbird’s year-end financial results.
WIFT+ Toronto names 2024 Crystal Award winners
The 37th edition of the ceremony will take place on Nov. 21 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
Landslide Entertainment, Arcana Studio team up for Max Velocity
The short-form animated series is based on the Max Velocity graphic novel, created, illustrated and written by Graeme Partridge-David.
SMPIA names Robert Hardy as executive director
Hardy has worked in Canadian television production for more than 25 years, focusing on lifestyle, documentary and scripted television.
Mongrel Media acquires Jake Horowitz’s A Thousand Cuts
The thriller premiered in September at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival.
Love Nature ups Alison Barrat to SVP, head of content
Barrat is tasked with creating new copro opportunities for Blue Ant’s wildlife and nature channel.
Channel 5 commissions crime drama Puzzle Lady
The series is produced by Toronto’s December Films and the U.K.’s Factual Fiction, and boasts other Canadian connections.
Production wraps on B2F’s Kingston-set Doom Boogie
The film stars musicians Hanorah Hanley and Ciara Roberts and follows an indie band confronting the reasons for their split.
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