Film

ACTRA T.O. unveils best-practices doc for on-set nudity, intimacy

The document covers situations ranging from auditions and contracting to closed-set protocols and restricted access in post-production.

Arrow, Handel and Rezolution hunt for Cleopatra

Commissioned by CBC and Channel 5, Searching for Cleopatra documents archaeologist Kathleen Martinez’s recent exploration of the Egyptian ruler.

Canada House events scratched following SXSW cancellation

The business and event space highlighting Canadian creativity across film, music and tech was set to attract approximately 5,000 visitors each day, according to Telefilm.

Manitoba’s cost-of production tax credit upped to 38%

The province is aiming to lure more post-production, VFX and animation work following another record-setting year in which production volume hit $269.4 million.

JANN, Coroner, Schitt’s Creek top WGC Award’s drama, comedy noms

Jennica Harper, Jann Arden and Dan Levy are among this year’s crop of nominees for the awards, which will be handed out at a gala ceremony on April 27.

Craig David Wallace embraces Daughters

Co-written with Ian Malone (Big Top Academy, The Next Step), the thriller is executive produced by Raven Banner’s Michael Paszt, James Fler and Andrew Hunt.

Sarah Polley named ACTRA’s Woman of the Year

The Oscar nominee is being recognized for her artistic and advocacy work.

Minister Steven Guilbeault to open BANFF

The Minister of Canadian Heritage will deliver a keynote address during opening ceremonies on June 14 as part of his first appearance at the festival.

Everywhere you can watch nominated work before CSAs 2020

The Canadian Academy has launched its most comprehensive multi-platform drive to promote nominated content. Here’s how you can check it out, both in-theatre and online.

HGF supports buzzy slate of in-development film titles

Jay Baruchel, Mina Shum, Clement Virgo, Jamie M. Dagg and both Brandon and David Cronenberg received funding through the 2019/2020 script development program.

In brief: Canadians snag prizes in Berlin

Matthew Rankin’s Twentieth Century garners more acclaim, MELS adds a new VFX head and WIDC unveils the participants of its Vancouver Career Advancement program.

Domestic production hits record high of $1B in Ontario

The 23% climb in domestic spending helped propel the province to a record-setting total of $2.16 billion.