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Bell Media, Blink49 Studios close strategic investment deal

The investment and production/distribution partnership between the companies was first announced in June.

OUTtv commissions two Canadian originals for 2025-26 slate

The LGBTQ+ streamer’s slate includes five new commissions and one unscripted series renewal.

Locals Welcome helps unlock untapped audiences for CBC

Executive producers David York and Michael Simkin discuss showcasing Canada’s diverse food scene with the docuseries format.

VIFF’s Curtis Woloschuk on boosting support for B.C. filmmakers

The festival’s director of programming also discusses some notable B.C. projects in this year’s lineup, ranging from the acclaimed Blue Heron to the DIY wonder A Welcome Distraction.

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.

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.

Canadian Academy names 2025 Special Award recipients

Cinémaginaire president Denise Robert, Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob and exec producer Marsha Greene will be recognized during this year’s Canadian Screen Awards.

Alexandra Roberts on TVO Docs commissions, discoverability

Strategy spotlight: The commissioning editor says TVO is exploring new ways to share original content while sticking to its POV roots.