Film
Vortex Words + Pictures gets into the holiday spirit early
The Ontario-based film prodco is in production on Inn for Christmas, produced by Bill Marks and Christopher Giroux and directed by Jesse Ikeman.
Canadian copro My Salinger Year to open Berlinale
The film is written and directed by past Crystal Bear winner Philippe Falardeau and stars Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley.
Dan Levy joins the cast of rom-com Happiest Season
Entertainment One is handling Canadian and U.K. distribution for the film, which is the first project Levy has been attached to since production wrapped on Schitt’s Creek.
Hot Docs to Focus On the work of Raymonde Provencher
The award-winning filmmaker’s work will be featured during the 2020 doc fest, with the full programming lineup set to be announced in March.
Tracey Friesen named managing VP of CMPA’s B.C. branch
Reporting to COO Liz Shorten, Friesen will oversee provincial operations as well as provide strategic counsel on a number of key files.
Kew Media Distribution inks raft of pre-NATPE deals
The Kew Media sales outfit has licensed White Pine’s new Margaret Atwood doc to ViacomCBS Networks Americas, among other deals.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Jan. 10 to 16, 2020
Merci pour tout leads the list, followed by The Song of Names and Antigone at #2 and #3, respectively.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Jan. 10 to 16, 2020
1917 takes the #1 spot, followed by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at #2 and Jumanji: The Next Level at #3.
Deals: CBC, 9 Story, Northern Banner
CBC licenses more than 100 episodes of kids content from 9 Story’s distribution portfolio, Telus Storyhive-backed Abracadavers lands international deals, and more.
In brief: Unite Central heads to Berlin’s copro market
Plus: eOne clears the final regulatory hurdle in its Hasbro deal, Touchwood PR adds to its publicity team and Super Channel promotes Kimberley Ball.
Canadian projects land world debuts at SXSW
Shudder docuseries Cursed Films from Toronto’s First Love Films and director Malcolm Ingram’s Clerk are among the select few headed to the Texas festival.
A71 Entertainment acquires assets of D Films
The deal adds around 90 films to A71′s library as it looks to grow its distribution and production activities in 2020.
Photo Gallery: 2020 TFCA Gala - TFCA gala attendees mixing and mingling at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto.
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