Film

Screen Nova Scotia acquires soundstage facility for $5M

The 20-acre property includes multiple buildings to accommodate the different needs of film and television production.

In Brief: Canadian projects line Children’s Emmy winners

Plus: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie wins in Texas and Tantoo Cardinal is set to be honoured in May.

Quebecor Fund reveals support for two projects, four prodcos

Two projects are being supported through the funder’s Film Production Assistance Program with an additional four companies receiving support through its Export Assistance Program.

Night of the Zoopocalypse nears $2M at box office

EXCLUSIVE: More than half of its box office gross hails from Canada since its March 7 release.

Elemental’s Terminally Delayed lands the plane in St. John’s

The Samora Smallwood-starring thriller was shot entirely in the St. John’s airport and hotel.

MELS taps Aurée Lepage for L.A.-based director role

During her time in the film industry, Lepage has worked on projects from directors including Denis Villeneuve and Martin Scorsese.

Wattpad Webtoon Studios boards Game of Gods adaptation

The adaptation of the Wattpad novel series hails from Rome’s Rainbow Group.

Sphere Abacus sells Leaving Neverland sequel globally

Buyers of the U.K. documentary include Radio-Canada for French-speaking Canada and Canal+ for France.

In Brief: Blue Ant’s Love Pets heads to Samsung TV Plus in N.A.

Plus: One Day This Kid wins in Texas and Jerome Yoo is selected for the CJ & TIFF K-Story Fund.

Game Theory Films boards Captain Newfoundland doc

The feature documentary explores the legacy of Newfoundland media magnate Geoff Stirling.

CMF supports 38 prodcos through Slate Development Pilot Program

The program offers a stream for companies that have a track record with the funder and one for those without prior CMF-funded projects.

Hot Docs selects 16 Canadian projects for Deal Maker program

Among the Deal Maker selections are projects from Intuitive Pictures, Kannon Films and Uninterrupted Canada.