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Film
Deals: Cineflix Rights, Neshama, IMAX, Guru Studio
Cineflix Rights and Guru Studio pad their MIPCOM sales slates, Neshama options Canadian coming-of-age novel, IMAX acquires an Ontario-based video quality solutions company, and more.
In Brief: Fabienne Colas among the Black Academy’s inaugural Legacy Award recipients
Plus: David Cronenberg receives the Donostia Award, TIFF appoints Marsha John-Greenwood as VP of people and culture, and more.
Creative BC gives $300K to doc, factual grant recipients
The Documentary and Factual Development Fund supports the development of B.C.-owned unscripted IP.
NSI appoints former board chair Marlene Kendall as new CFO
Kendall’s experience will help the NSI “achieve unprecedented growth and long-term sustainability,” says CEO Joy Loewen.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Abdul Malik
The prolific screenwriter and development exec explains his “elliptical” journey that led to a focus on stories about justice, liberation and labour.
Telefilm captures the feel of the theatre experience
A spot by Director X kicks off a campaign to help the Canadian film industry’s recovery efforts.
Darlene Naponse’s Stellar to open 23rd imagineNATIVE festival
Gail Maurice’s ROSIE will close the in-person portion of the hybrid festival, with screenings and events running from Oct. 18 to 23, and additional virtual screenings available until Oct. 30.
DOC launches DocuMentality in Canada
The mental health initiative, unveiled in a recent panel at the Toronto International Film Festival, seeks to normalize the conversation within the documentary film community.
BSO, REMC call for Bill C-11 amendments, directives
The BSO wants the term “racialized” changed in the bill, while the REMC wants the Act accompanied by government directives to ensure equity and inclusion accountability.
Wildling Pictures pairs with directing duo on Suze
Directed and written by Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark, the dramedy feature is now in production in Hamilton, Ont.
Examining the future of Telefilm Canada’s Talent Fund
A decade in, Telefilm is looking at “the next iteration” of the fund that supports its Talent to Watch program.
WIFF increases Canadian film prize to $25K
A total of 10 films have been selected to compete for the Windsor International Film Festival prize, which was first established in 2019.
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