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Amuz Distribution picks up several series ahead of MIPCOM
The Quebec City-based company is bringing a JFL-backed sales slate to the October market.
Photo gallery: CBC New Indigenous Voices turns 20
The National Screen Institute celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Gillian McKercher
McKercher’s latest, Lucky Star, recently closed out the Calgary International Film Festival.
Project 10, by coastal sign first-look deal
The first coproduction out of the deal is the Madison Tevlin-led podcast 21 Questions, slated for release later this year.
WFF selects seven for Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship
The 12th edition of the Whistler Film Festival program focuses on short-form web series development.
Toronto’s Revue Cinema moves forward after lease dispute
Revue Film Society chair Grant Oyston shares how the famed venue is moving forward with restorations plans and an event with Guillermo del Toro.
BSO names 15 recipients for development fund with Rogers
The 2024 cohort includes four documentary projects and 11 scripted series.
Trio of TVO series lead Blue Ant’s kids and family MIPCOM slate
Among the new titles is unscripted series Old Enough!, based on the Japanese format of the same name from Nippon TV.
Redbird IMI acquires Toronto’s Efran Films
As part of the deal, the company has been rebranded to Bright North Studios, with co-founder Shawn Efran remaining on as CEO.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment to acquire Hollywood Suite
The deal is still subject to regulatory approval and will see president David Kines continue to manage the business.
Netflix pulls back on training, development support in Canada
The streamer said it has not renewed financial support for certain programs due to the CRTC base contributions requirements.
WildBrain sets new structure for distribution, TV teams
The leadership change includes new roles for WildBrain execs Katie Wilson and Brian Cuff.
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