Film

McGlynn, de Pencier in the running for DGC’s feature film prize

Kyle Rideout and Keith Behrman round out the list for the annual award, while the guild also announced its Discovery nominees.

WFF ’18: Nine Canadian world premieres added

Rama Rau’s Honey Bee will compete for the Borsos Prize, alongside films like Shane Belcourt’s Red Rover.

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Telefilm picks Sophie Dupuis’ Chien de garde for Oscar race

The Quebec filmmaker’s debut feature is produced by Etienne Hansez and distributed by Axia Films.

In brief: CAVCO to publish list of all certified projects

Plus: eOne CEO Darren Throop re-elected to the company’s board, Danishka Esterhazy’s Level 16 (pictured) set for Fantastic Fest world premiere, and more.

Cineplex adding more immersive cinemas across Canada

The cinema giant is expanding its partnership with CJ 4DPLEX to add up to 13 new 4DX locations.

Scott Westby Director from Full Swing Productions

Jonesin’ swings into production

Produced by Calgary’s Full Swing Productions, the dark comedy stars Brandon Sklenar and Lethal Weapon‘s Kristen Gutoskie.

Trench 11 filmmaker Leo Scherman lines up next project

Crime drama Goner, set to shoot in Ontario in spring 2019, is produced by Carousel Pictures’ Tyler Levine (pictured).

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 4 Canadian films Sept. 7 to 13, 2018

Little Italy comes in at #1, followed by 1991 at #2 and Tulipani: Love, Honour and a Bicycle at #3.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Sept. 7 to 13, 2018

The Nun takes the top spot, followed by Crazy Rich Asians at #2 and Peppermint at #3.

Angelique’s Isle, Bingo head to imagineNATIVE

The festival’s 2018 lineup will present 10 dramatic features, including Marie-Helene Cousineau and Michelle Derosiers’ Angelique’s Isle and the debut feature from Marjorie Beaucage.

Making Halifax a home for international copro development

As the curtain closes on Trans Atlantic Partners’ 10th anniversary confab, program director Jan Miller discusses its strategy, and legacy.

Figa Films picks up Katherine Jerkovic’s Roads in February

The Canada/Uruguay copro and recent winner of TIFF’s best Canadian debut film prize will be repped internationally by the Miami- and Sao Paulo-based company.