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Film
Maxwell McCabe-Lokos’ directorial debut goes to camera
Producer Hayley Brown shares a festival-heavy sales strategy for the feature, which was among Telefilm’s 2018 Talent to Watch recipients.
In Brief: Buck’s Boundless set to fly in August
Plus: Designated Survivor ends after three seasons, Sonar Entertainment hires new scripted head and Nelvana grows its global YouTube reach.
Guest of Honour, Delphine tapped for Venice ’19
Egoyan’s 16th dramatic feature will screen in competition, while director Chloe Robichaud’s short is part of the festival’s Orizzonti Short Films Competition.
Set Scouter expands to L.A. with Wrapal acquisition
CEO Alex Kolodkin talks to Playback about what the platform’s first acquisition means, and how it came together.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films July 12 to 19, 2019
Menteur comes in at #1, followed by La femme de mon frere at #2 and Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films July 12 to 19, 2019
Spider-Man: Far From Home takes the top spot, followed by Toy Story 4 at #2 and Menteur at #3.
TIFF ’19: Francois Girard, Semi Chellas films land gala premieres
The movies are joined by Atom Egoyan’s Guest of Honour, which will bow on the special presentation roster.
Producer Richard Switzer to direct A Daughter’s Ordeal
Cameras are now rolling in Toronto for the thriller, which stars Natalie Brown (pictured) and is produced by Dawn’s Light and High Star Entertainment.
Canadian Academy makes significant rules and regs changes for 2020
On the film side, the committee charged with picking the nominations for best picture will expand to include distributors, critics and programmers.
levelFILM signs on for A Grand Romantic Gesture
Cameras are now rolling in Sault Ste. Marie on the Canada/U.K. copro, written and directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin.
TIFF ’19: Crave original Once Were Brothers to open the festival
The Daniel Roher-directed project becomes the first Canadian documentary to open TIFF in its 44-year history.
Menteur crosses $1M in opening week
The Emile Gaudreault-directed comedy surpassed the million-dollar mark within five days of its July 10 release, according to distributor Les Films Seville.
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