The Canadian filmmaker returns to the festival for the world premiere of Ghost Town Anthology.
The thriller is produced by Fraser Ash and Kevin Krikst of Rhombus Media, with Elevation set to distribute in Canada.
Film commissioner Carole Vivier attributes the increase to a combination of the province’s tax credit, its growing reputation and the relationships being built with U.S.-based studios.
The organization’s director general Segolene Roederer said the new system was created to give the Quebec film community more stake in the awards.
The CBC original is the first Canadian series to score a nomination in the comedy category, while a number of Canadian actors also earned film and TV nods.
The pubcaster has relaunched its OTT offering under a new brand, and announced a deal with Wattpad to mine IP that can be developed for the service.
Clara blasts its way to the top slot, while Prosecuting Evil and Papa Est Devenu un Lutin come in at #2 and #3, respectively.
Ralph Breaks The Internet tops the chart, followed by Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch at #2 and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald at #3.
Which Canadian films are vying for the $100,000 Rogers Best Canadian Film award and the actor that nabbed ACTRA’s 2018 career honour.
Sean Patrick Shaul’s documentary on the filmmaker is tentatively set for a limited Canadian theatrical run in 2019.
The event saw the organization honour its 2018 mentorship cohort and the work of industry veterans like Karen-Thorne Stone, Deb Day and Edwina Follows.