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Film
In brief: Catching up with SXSW’s Canadian winners
Plus, Hot Docs’ industry market moves to an online format, while the Toronto Screenwriting Conference retools its awards for remote mentorship.
Taking stock of the on-demand release
Canadian distributors like PNP and Northern Banner Releasing discuss how shifts wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted business. (Unlocked)
Sofia Laroussi named executive director of RIDM
Laroussi (pictured) replaces outgoing executive director Mara Gourd-Mercado, who will exit on April 3 following a brief remote transition period.
COVID-19 task force releases impact-assessment survey
The national survey aims to quantify the cost of production interruptions and measure the impact on companies’ operations. (Unlocked)
Telefilm mulls funding overages due to COVID-19
The funding agency announced increased flexibility with contract requirements and defaults while maintaining its drawdown schedule for financed projects. (Unlocked)
Cineplex temporarily lays off thousands of part-time workers
The exhibition giant is also cutting the salaries of its full-timers and executives as it looks to safeguard the long-term stability of its business amid the COVID-19 crisis. (Unlocked)
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for March 13 to 19, 2020
This week’s data saw Onward lead, followed by Bloodshot at #2 and The Invisible Man at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for March 13 to 19, 2020
Although both French and English-language cinemas closed early last week, Mafia Inc, 14 Jours, 12 Nuits and Les notres claimed the top three spots.
BANFF cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
“Cancelling the festival after 41 years of success was not a decision we took lightly, but it was the right thing to do for festival delegates, speakers, and staff,” said chair Randy Lennox.
Playback’s COVID-19 coverage unlocked
While we realize we aren’t the first paywalled publication to take this step, we are fully committed to playing our part in covering and supporting the industry during this unprecedented moment in time.
COVID-19: talent agencies pivot amid production shutdown
Agents say virtual auditions are becoming more commonplace, but to expect a flurry of activity when production ramps up again.
Netflix creates US$100M fund to support workers
In Canada, Netflix will donate around $1.5 million of that total to the AFC and Fondation des Artistes.
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