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Film
Ontario saw a record $2.88 billion in film and TV production spending for 2021
Toronto is also reporting a record of more than $2.5 billion in direct spending in film, TV and digital media productions last year, surpassing 2019 figures.
Saskatchewan government supersizes production grant budget
The increase to the province’s film and TV production grant program is expected to generate more than $33 million in production volume and 600 new jobs.
In brief: Hot Docs adds buzzy Canadian docs to lineup
Plus: Quebec boosts presence at Series Mania Forum, Greater Hood Productions launches, Spike & Sadie Media acquires 10 projects from Breakthrough Entertainment, and more.
Slash/Back to open TIFF Next Wave Film Festival
TIFF has also announced this year’s Next Wave Committee as well as a partnership with Hot Docs to welcome youth audiences back to the cinema.
The Black Academy unveils the Legacy Awards
The inaugural telecast will air on CBC and CBC Gem on Sept. 25 from the History music venue in Toronto’s east end.
BANFF to launch first in-person Indigenous Screen Summit
The summit is in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office and Canada Media Fund.
Network execs dive into global programming trends
BANFF Connect ’22: Programming heads at Discovery, Starz and CBC discussed what they’re looking for and how to pitch.
Boris Rodriguez wins TIFF–CBC Films Screenwriter Award
The filmmaker took the honour for Zoila and Andy, which he’s developing with the support of the CFC and Netflix.
Quebec offers $257.9M for cultural sector in 2022/23 budget
Quebec’s producers association AQPM says the budget offers too few details on how the amount will support domestic productions.
Banff World Media Festival adds keynote speakers to Summit Series
Netflix’s Bela Bajaria and Participant’s David Linde will speak about the industry, programming opportunities and content strategies at the June festival.
Canadian actor-producer Lawrence (Zahab) Dane has died at age 84
Dane’s producing credits include The Rowdyman, written by and starring Gordon Pinsent, and the slasher film Rituals.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for March 11 to 17, 2022
The Wolf and the Lion (Le Loup et le lion) continues to lead Canadian films at the box office, while Wildhood cracks the top five in its debut.
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