Film

Four projects selected for Docs-in-Progress in Cannes

The animated feature Julián, produced in part by Aircraft Pictures, will participate in the Annecy Animation Showcase.

Maxime Giroux’s In Cold Light to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

The film will make its world premiere in the New York festival’s Spotlight Narrative section.

In Brief: North of North hits Netflix’s global top 10

Plus: Bell Fibe TV1 greenlights season two of Normal Scotia, Racewalkers set to kick off the Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival, and more.

Hot Docs unveils award nominees for 2025 festival

The winners will be revealed on May 2 during the Hot Docs Awards Presentation & Reception.

Montreal’s Laughing Dragon Studios is closing its doors

The 23-year-old 2D animation studio did service work for clients including Disney and Apple TV+.

Seven Knowledge Network docs set for 2025 debuts

According to a release from the pubcaster, 21% of B.C.’s ​Canada Media Fund funding for documentaries in 2023/24 were triggered by first-window license fees from Knowledge Network.

Anne Émond’s Amour Apocalypse to premiere at Directors’ Fortnight

Also featured at Directors’ Fortnight is Félix Dufour-Laperrière’s La mort n’existe pas and Alex Boya’s animated short Bread Will Walk.

Lloyd Lee Choi wins 2025 TIFF-CBC Films Screenwriter Award

For winning, Choi will receive $15,000 and support from a script consultant, among other prizes.

ISO invests over $6 million in Indigenous projects across Canada

Twenty-eight projects, including features, shorts and TV series received funding through the organization’s Story Fund Program.

Canadian Cinema Editors names nominations for 2025 awards

Jeff Warren and Yves Langlois were selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award while Gregor Hutchison was selected for the Career Achievement Award.

Knowledge Network taps Sarah Jane Flynn for EP role

Flynn, in the position of executive producer of original programming, is responsible for documentary commissions, development projects and second window pre-licenses.

ACTRA Awards Toronto on-camera nominees revealed

Among the nominees is Olunike Adeliyi for her work in Karen Chapman’s Village Keeper.