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Banff World Media Festival announces first keynotes for in-person event in June
Confirmed speakers include Dr. Ashish K. Jha, Lionsgate Entertainment founder Frank Giustra, and Pearlena Igbokwe, chairman of Universal Studio Group.
The Sessions Episode 3: Canada Media Fund poised for change ahead of Bill C-11
In this third episode of a new podcast series, CMF president and CEO Valerie Creighton discusses “big shifts” at the funder and why the Online Streaming Act is key to unlocking a dated structure.
Queens of the Qing Dynasty casts Cape Breton locals
Ashley McKenzie talks about using gonzo-style casting and Telefilm’s Fast Track program to make her buzzy sophomore film.
Beans wins $100,000 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award
The award caps off a remarkable run for the EMA Films feature, which won Best Picture at last year’s Canadian Screen Awards.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Feb. 25 to March 3, 2022
Uncharted leads the Canadian box office in its second week, topping Spider-Man: No Way Home and Sing 2
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Feb. 25 to March 3, 2022
Canada/France copro Le Loup et le lion leads with six-figure debut, while Scarborough pulls in the highest per-theatre average for the week to land at No. 2.
Sort Of among winners at ACTRA Awards
Kelly McCormack of Sugar Daddy and Dayo Ade of Cinema of Sleep were among the other winners at the 20th annual ceremony, while ACTRA National names its Woman of the Year.
Canada Council for the Arts declares solidarity with Ukraine
The Canada Council’s statement that it will cease funding for “all activity involving the participation of Russian or Belarusian artists or arts organizations” has drawn some criticism on social media.
APTN, CBC/Radio-Canada pledge to work together on Indigenous content
APTN CEO Monika Ille and CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Catherine Tait discuss how the memorandum of understanding will enhance their abilities to create First Nations, Inuit and Métis programming.
Canadian exporters, TIFF take stand against Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Canadian Association of Exporters has issued a joint statement amid the attack on the region, while TIFF says it will “suspend participation” of Russian film delegations.
In brief: Something Like Truth is tops at the 2022 JETS Initiative
Plus: Face to Face with David returns to Slice, Welcome to Soulshine set for Series Mania and AstroLab readies its first original production.
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