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Film
Inside Out launches emergency relief funding for LGBTQ projects
The relief fund is an expansion of its RE:Focus Fund, with eligible projects able to apply for up to $2,500 to cover costs due to COVID-19.
Quiver Entertainment buys Kew Media Distribution library
The company led by Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz is buying the catalogue following the collapse of KMD’s parent company.
The state of play: entertainment insurance in the age of COVID
Damian Schleifer, EVP at Front Row Insurance Brokers, on production shutdowns, coverage, advice for producers and what insurance policies will look like going forward.
NFB greenlights 16 new projects
Canada’s public producer has given titles from Rosana Matecki, Cordell Barker and Ann Marie Fleming the go-ahead.
Inside Out sets 2020 Finance Forum selections
Pink Carnations and Adolescent are part of the festival’s new stream geared towards micro-budget projects from emerging Canadian producers.
Ottawa unveils details on $500M Heritage emergency funds
Updated: CMPA will work with Telefilm and CMF on how to best distribute the $115.8 million dedicated to Canada’s audiovisual sector, with an application process on the way.
Deals: levelFILM, D360, Sinking Ship
Distributor levelFILM nabs Connie Cocchia’s directorial debut, while Sinking Ship scores a number of new sales, plus more.
Cineplex delays Q1, says Cineworld ‘remains committed’ to deal
The Canadian exhibitor said both parties are working to bring the mega-deal to fruition by June 30.
Hot Docs, Slaight Foundation look to amplify Canadian music docs
The newly unveiled, $450,000 Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund will support development and production for music-focused domestic documentaries.
Canadian Academy CEO on the CSAs virtual rollout
Beth Janson shares how the Academy has found an engaging way to honour the nominees online and via social media channels from May 25 to 28.
Indiecan nabs Werewolf, Girl With No Mouth
The Toronto-based distributor has inked deals for the Canadian and U.S. distribution and representation rights to both genre films.
Twenty-three Canadian titles among Hot Docs virtual lineup
Of the 226 originally selected projects, more than 130 will screen in the virtual edition, including titles from Lulu Wei, Mia Donovan and Barry Avrich.
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