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Cameron Bailey upped to co-head of TIFF
Bailey will oversee the festival’s artistic direction, while his yet-to-be-named counterpart will handle business affairs.
Canadian Cinema Editors unveil 2018 nominees
Editors behind Unarmed Verses (pictured), Cardinal, Kim’s Convenience and 22 Chaser are among those in the running for prizes.
Melanson, Cuperus launch indie prodco
With three projects currently in development, the duo’s Headspinner Productions aims to produce everything from preschool projects to procedurals.
Netflix commissions V-Wars
The 10-part vampire drama, produced by Toronto’s High Park Entertainment in association with IDW Entertainment, is set to begin shooting in Sudbury in June.
Netflix commissions SCTV comedy special
It will be produced by SCTV producer Andrew Alexander, Lindsay Cox of Insight Productions and Emma Tillinger Koskoff of Sikelia Productions.
LevelFilm acquires CFC Features’ 22 Chaser
The drama, produced by Don Carmody, Daniel Bekerman and Aeschylus Poulos, will first premiere at a special National Canadian Film Day event.
BANFF festival launches Diversity of Voices Initiative
The program aims to provide mentorship and market-access opportunities for 100 Indigenous, Francophone and female industry professionals.
Super Channel brings back Pure for season two
After CBC last year opted not to renew the hour-long drama, Super Channel has stepped in to commission a sophomore season of the Mennonite mob drama.
Canadian projects pick up 34 Rockie Award noms
Travelers, Schitt’s Creek and How to Buy a Baby are among the series up for some hardware at the Banff World Media Festival program competition.
Corner Gas Animated debut draws 280K on overnights
The ratings haul makes the rebooted comedy property the most-watched Canadian series debut in the history of The Comedy Network.
Kew posts overall revenues of $260.3M for fiscal 2017
CEO Steven Silver told investors the company’s future success will hinge on its ability to realize the synergies between its growing number of production and distribution assets.
CMF program budget holds steady at $352 million
With a $15 million top-up from the feds to offset declining BDU revenues, the CMF says it’s found “more solid footing” to provide stable funding.
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