Film

Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks to open TIFF Special Presentations

Levack’s sophomore feature is joined by four other projects from across the globe in the Toronto International Film Festival’s first wave of world premieres.

Playback’s 10 to Watch submissions open for 2025

The deadline to submit a nomination for 10 to Watch is July 24. Submissions are open here.

YouTube @ 20: Andrew Peterson on Canadian creator economy

The head of YouTube Canada reflects on the industry impact of the global video platform after two decades – and some 20 billion videos.

Report maps opportunities in Southwestern Ontario industry

Southwestern Ontario: Ready for Action! outlines how incentives and investment in post-secondary and infrastructure are needed.

Francophones value Cancon more than anglophones: report

More than half of surveyed parents say Cancon is very important for their children.

The CW sets six Harlequin original films from Neshama, Circle Blue

The first, Montana Mavericks, will see a limited U.S. theatrical release in August courtesy of Fathom Entertainment.

Muse signs first-look unscripted deal with Rachel Browne

Browne’s documentary work includes Crave’s Rat Park, Vice’s The Dark Side of Comedy and The Weather Network’s Water is the New Fire.

Telefilm revamps film export program with key changes

Now known as the International Promotion Program – Distribution Support, the initiative is directed to Canadian producers rather than global distributors.

In sync, on budget: The role of Canada’s music supervisors

How music supervisors help cost-conscious producers find the pitch-perfect tunes for their projects.

Next-gen GAI: Innovation and controversy in the growing tech

The efficiency of generative AI video tools promises producers greater scale, and Canadian companies and creatives are helping pave the way forward.

In Brief: Scriver brothers’ Endless Cookie wins Annecy Grand Prix

Plus: Blink49 appoints Dylen Postnikoff to VP role, Bob Odenkirk and Jane Schoenbrun board Jess McLeod’s short film as EPs, and more.

Producing for the Planet unveils inaugural climate action report

Executive director Marsha Newbery unpacks the report’s findings and discusses barriers to advancing sustainability in Canada’s screen industry.