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Film
Jennifer Twiner McCarron named Thunderbird CEO
She remains CEO of Thunderbird’s growing animation division, Atomic Cartoons.
NFB reports progress on Indigenous Action Plan
The producer has committed to investing 15% of its spend on Indigenous-directed projects by 2020.
Monterey Media acquires The Sun at Midnight
California-based Monterey Media is planning a fall U.S. theatrical release for the Yellowknife-shot drama.
Telefilm’s gender parity results and the challenges that remain
A panel discussion on advancing women in the industry points to progress made, but more support for women-led projects at bigger budgets is still needed.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films June 8 to 14, 2018
Ocean’s 8 steals the #1 spot, followed by Deadpool 2 at #2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films June 8 to 14, 2018
Identites comes in at #1, followed by La Chute De Sparte at #2 and The Accountant of Auschwitz at #3.
TAAFI’s growth goals
This year, the animation fest is spreading out its programming into three categories in an attempt to engage more industry professionals and the public.
Cameras roll on Babe Nations’ first feature
The Rest of Us, starring Sophie Nelisse (pictured) and Heather Graham, is directed by Aisling Chin-Yee.
Eight Canadian producers head to Trans Atlantic Partners
Shaftesbury’s Stephanie Ouaknine and Compass Productions’ Joe Balass are among the Canadian independent producers set to take part in the copro program.
Cameras roll on The Eye of U.R.M.
The sci-fi thriller is the latest feature from Metis director Benjamin Ross Hayden and stars Greg Bryk.
Playback’s 5 to Watch: 2018 nominations now open
We’re on the hunt for the best up-and-coming talent in the Canadian screen-based industries – and we need you to help us find it. (Free to view)
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films June 1 to 7, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story leads the list, followed by Deadpool 2 landing at #2 and Avengers: Infinity War breaking the top three.
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