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Charting the next phase of The Launch

With season one in the books and the ink drying on a global deal with Sony Pictures Television, Bell Media president Randy Lennox talks key takeaways from the inaugural season.

Brown Girl Begins builds its community

Writer/director Sharon Lewis and her producing partners discuss the film’s upcoming theatrical run, Black Future Month and Black Panther.

Canada’s state visit to India sees creative industry take centre stage

Projects by Saskatoon’s Karma Films are among eight film and TV coproductions announced at an event in Mumbai.

Blue Ant unveils ‘Digital Studios’ and new Facebook Watch series

The global producer/distributor has rebranded L.A.-based Omnia Media’s production arm as Blue Ant Digital Studios.

NFB, APTN partner to strengthen role of Indigenous creators

An MOU signed by the organizations pledges to develop best practices for the production and distribution of Indigenous-led content and share data to better serve audiences.

Barbara Willis Sweete scripts new prodco

Artemis Pictures’ partners Willis Sweete, Joan Jenkinson and Susanne Ritzau will develop and produce scripted television for the international marketplace.

Insight to produce 2018 CSA gala

Still Standing‘s Jonny Harris and The Beaverton‘s Emma Hunter will co-host the broadcast gala.

New post facility opens in Northern Ontario

After years of sustained production growth, Canadore College has added a 5,588-square-foot facility aimed at keeping productions in the region longer.

Awkward Sexual Adventure lands more remake deals

Five years after the film premiered at TIFF, Banana-Moon Sky and julijette Inc’s indie feature has secured more adaptation deals in Russia, India and elsewhere.

Babe Nation Creations heads to WhoHaha

Digital series Ghost BFF will debut on the platform, which was co-founded by Elizabeth Banks and is dedicated to female-led comedies.

eOne’s Victor Rego expands theatrical remit nationally

The SVP of marketing and distribution for Canada will now oversee all theatrical activities for both Les Films Seville and eOne.

Patricia Rozema goes back to producing roots with Mouthpiece

Through her Crucial Things banner, the filmmaker teamed up with First Generation Films to produce her latest feature project.