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Prepping your next film? Prioritize marketing in the budget

Canadian film publicity and marketing experts discuss how larger budgets, longer runways and creative campaigns can increase a film’s impact and longevity.

NICE launches theatrical rights database for Canadian films

The Canadian Movie Marketplace is designed to reduce the barriers around theatrical rights for exhibitors.

Netflix greenlights GPM-produced teen drama Crew Girl

Written and showrun by Vivian Lin, the series stars Bet‘s Miku Martineau as the coxswain of an all-boys rowing team.

Virginia Rankin sets first-look with Blink49 Studios, exits EP role

Rankin first joined Blink49 in 2021, shortly after the company was founded.

Op-ed: Why we created the Anti-Black Racism Framework

Black Screen Office co-founder and CEO Joan Jenkinson shares how the new Framework aims to fix Canada’s cultural mirror to be more inclusive for Black creators.

10 to Watch: Meet the class of 2025

Introducing the next generation of film and TV talent in Canada’s industry, including two stage stars, several multihyphenates and an up-and-coming development exec.

TIFF @ 50: The moments that defined the festival

Leaders past and present reflect on the good and bad times, and how the Toronto festival became world class.

Five films (and filmmakers) you need to know ahead of TIFF

TIFF ’25: These directors are just getting started, with their first or second features about to debut in Toronto.

How It’s Made: Eli Roth acquisition boosts Dream Eater’s reach

The trio behind Blind Luck Pictures and Vortex Media execs dive into the financing of the found footage horror ahead of its theatrical release.

Playback’s 10 to Watch submissions open for 2025

The deadline to submit a nomination for 10 to Watch is July 24. Submissions are open here.

Creating Buzz: YouTube’s audience-to-creator connection

Six top Canadian creators share their takes on building audiences – and businesses – one subscriber at a time.

DEI represents a throughline for the second BSO Symposium

Speakers at this year’s Symposium included TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey and CMF VP of growth and inclusion Joy Loewen.