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Film
Producers weigh desire to return to work quickly with practical realities
As signs emerge that a return to production could be in sight, producers are examining the complex question of how and when to resume filming on specific projects.
Deals: Shaftesbury, eOne, Black Fawn
Two Canadian series pick up additional distribution overseas, while distributor Black Fawn nabs the rights to the Toronto-produced horror Scarecrows.
U.S., Canada border will stay shut into late June
The border will stay closed to non-essential travel until June 21, while provinces such as B.C. and Manitoba prepare to resume production as early as June 1.
UK broadcasters introduce industry-wide guidelines for producing during COVID-19
ITV, BBC, Sky, Channel 4, Channel 5, STV, ITN and Pact collaborated on the guidelines, which encompass all genres.
WFF sets seven writers for Screenwriters Lab
This year’s script development program includes Gemma Holdway, Brendan Brady and previous Power Pitch winner Hedyeh Bozorgzadeh, to name a few.
Ontario greenlights post-production, animation reopenings
But filming and other on-site activities aren’t part of the beginning of the first phase of reopenings permitted by the provincial government.
Hot Docs ’20: Children of the Mist, Ojiibikaan take forum prizes
Canadian doc Ojiibikaan was awarded the Corus-Hot Docs Forum Pitch Prize at the virtual Hot Docs Forum, which comes with a $10,000 cash prize.
Cagefighter tests innovative releasing model amid COVID-19
Producer Shayne Putzlocher discusses why the combat sports feature is being released for one night only tomorrow ahead of a traditional release in the fall.
Canadian-created Homecon brings Comic-Con to fans’ living rooms
Co-creator Paul Amos shares how the business model could continue to thrive post-pandemic and how it gives an expanded platform for Canadian TV and indie films.
Production protocols on COVID-19 expected for early June
More regional productions, sustainability training and gathering exemptions were discussed by Canada’s film commissioners on a webinar with Entertainment Partners.
Wattpad sets two adaptations as part of development fund
The film versions of What Happened That Night and The Hound are part of the new initiative, which sees Wattpad finance early development on select film and TV projects.
WFF names 2020 Producers Lab cohort
Finalists include Camille Hollett-French with Man in Pieces and Sibel Guvenc with Loya.
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