Film

Inferno lights up Cinema of Sleep

The psychological thriller marks writer/director Jeffrey St. Jules’ second feature following Bang Bang Baby.

Mr. D, Splinters take top honours at Screen Nova Scotia Awards

William F. White International CEO Paul Bronfman was recognized with the inaugural Industry Champion Award.

Inside Out, Netflix announce multi-year partnership

Netflix has committed to a four-year investment into the festival’s financing forum, which was announced along with the 2019 lineup.

Deals: Bell Media, Prospector, Malefic, PNP

CTV picks up a hit reality format for its summer lineup, PNP’s sales slate grows and two Canadian horror flicks land distribution deals.

Sienna Films, Helen Shaver roll on Happy Place

The film adaptation of Pamela Mala Sinha’s play marks Shaver’s feature directorial debut.

In brief: The return of DOC’s Festival Concierge

Plus: ACTRA’s Reel Women Seen wins in Santa Monica and Wattpad lands another international deal.

Hot Docs Partners backs We Are Here, Influence

The initiative was launched last May to connect investors with feature-length doc productions seeking financing.

Bright Hill Road, image by Robert Riendeau

Robert Cuffley wraps on first horror feature

Bright Hill Road, which stars Siobhan Williams and Michael Eklund, also marks the writer/director’s first Alberta-shot film.

Super Channel doc examines life of Phoolan Devi

Actress Lisa Ray has signed on to narrate the documentary about the turbulent life of the bandit-turned-politician.

Mongrel Media swoops on Jamie Kastner documentary

The indie distributor has acquired domestic rights to the art-fraud film, which made its world bow at Hot Docs last night.

Neshama Entertainment builds out executive team

Former eOne exec Suzanne Berger has joined Arnie Zipursky’s recently formed company as VP, production.

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John Tory introduces next L.A. mission

High Park Entertainment, New Metric Media and Take 5 Productions are among the 30 companies set to take part.