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Film
TikTok launches filmmaking challenge in first TIFF partnership
The popular video platform has also been named as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Short Cuts programme.
Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans to world premiere at TIFF
The West Side Story director will make his Toronto International Film Festival debut with this latest addition to the 2022 lineup.
Deals: White Pine Pictures, Forté, Tubi, Spin Master
Beyond Rights board White Pine’s latest doc, a U.K. prodco options an Emmy-winning Canadian kids format, Tubi expands Western Canada reach with Shaw, plus more.
Telefilm invests $3 million to six Indigenous-led features
The amount was allocated through the Theatrical Documentary and Production programs, with the remaining annual Indigenous stream contribution to be reserved for the development program and Talent to Watch.
SODEC funds development for 20 scripted and documentary features
Projects from Kim O’Bomsawin and Émile Gaudreault are among the titles named under the development assistance program.
Multiple Canadian titles set for Frontières copro market
The four-day event returns to Montreal today as part of the Fantasia International Film Festival.
My Policeman joins TIFF’s 47th edition as world premiere
Directed by Michael Grandage and starring Harry Styles, the film marks the sixth world premiere announced by the Toronto festival.
Inaugural participants named for pilot AccessCBC program
The scripted and documentary cohorts receive training and mentorship opportunities, with the latter participants picking up development funding for their short projects.
Crimes of the Future carves out international sales
David Cronenberg’s sci-fi thriller has been acquired in more than a dozen territories, including India, Latin America, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Francesca Accinelli named interim head of Telefilm
The VP, promotions, communications and international relations will temporarily take the reins from outgoing executive director and CEO Christa Dickenson.
Dan Levy launches new shingle
The Schitt’s Creek co-creator has partnered with publicist Megan Zehmer to develop the slate for Not a Real Company Productions.
The Woman King set to world premiere at TIFF
The TriStar Pictures title is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and includes Cathy Schulman and Viola Davis as producers.
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