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P.E.I. launches film fund as part of five-year culture strategy
The government has also announced a new 25% rebate on all money spent in the province on film and TV production.
Hip-Hop Evolution wins International Emmy
The four-part docuseries, produced by Toronto’s Banger Films, won the Arts Programming category at the 45th annual edition of the awards ceremony.
Raja Khanna to exit Blue Ant Media
After more than 10 years with the Toronto-based company, Khanna will leave his position as CEO of television and digital by the end of the year.
T.O. studios turned away $130M in business over past year: report
Some lost business stayed in Canada as other provinces expand studio space, but FilmOntario warns domestic TV may suffer as bigger-budget productions take precedence.
Manitoba film and TV industry posts best year in a decade
With its healthy tax credit and a maturing local industry, the province saw $139 million in production volume and 67 productions in 2016/17.
Kew Media acquires Sienna Films
The $3 million-deal marks the Toronto media conglomerate’s official entrance into scripted production.
CPE, PNI up in 2016: CRTC report
Plus, for the first time, the Communications Monitoring Report digs into revenues for internet-based video services in Canada (yes, that includes Netflix).
Traditional TV consumption continues decline: report
Canadians are watching less television per week on average, with Bell Media capturing more than a third of that audience share.
TVO, Toronto Star swipe right on political dating series
An innovative marketing strategy and partnership for Open Door and Nomad Films’ new docuseries is “a bit of an experiment” in bringing media outlets together.
Inside Independent Edge’s New Romantic
With a fresh-faced, CW-heavy cast and a first time writer/director helming the project, Vancouver’s Kyle Mann talks taking his latest film from page to screen.
Telefilm lifts the curtain on its gender parity push
Preliminary results show the funder is close to achieving equal representation in a number of key roles across its portfolio, but more work is needed to get women on bigger-budget films.
Hopeless Romantic rolls in Halifax
The anthology romcom is helmed by six female directors, with Margaret Atwood serving as creative consultant.
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