Film

Canadian projects to screen in competition at Annecy

Academy Award-nominated copro The Breadwinner is one of two Canadian features selected for the animation festival.

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films April 13 to 19, 2018

Rampage takes the top spot, with La Bolduc and Indian Horse breaking the top 10.

Quebec English-language production hit new low in 2015/16: report

Theatrical production volatility and steady decreases in TV production have contributed to the declines, according to a new report from the Quebec English-language Production Council.

Nowhere rolls in North Bay

The thriller is directed by Backcountry producer Thomas Michael.

David Cronenberg to receive Venice lifetime achievement award

The 27th Venice International Film Festival will pay tribute to the Scanners and A Dangerous Method director.

Netflix to develop training program with Quebec’s INIS

The new apprenticeship program is the streamer’s first agreement as part of its commitment to support industry development in Quebec.

Trade mission debrief: coproducing with China

Producers returning from Canadian Heritage’s recent mission touted the vast opportunities for collaboration, but highlighted the urgent need for a TV copro treaty.

Canadian Cinema Editors unveil 2018 nominees

Editors behind Unarmed Verses (pictured), Cardinal, Kim’s Convenience and 22 Chaser are among those in the running for prizes.

Nose to Tail shoots in Toronto

The feature, which stars Hannibal‘s Aaron Abrams, is produced by Toronto-based Motion Offense Pictures, in association with Monolith Pictures.

Barry Avrich

Barry Avrich’s new Weinstein doc to bow at Hot Docs

The Reckoning: Hollywood’s Worst Kept Secret is the Canadian filmmaker’s follow-up to his 2010 doc about the now-disgraced Hollywood producer.

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films April 6 to 12, 2018

Caramel Films’ La Bolduc takes the #5 spot, with A Quiet Place topping the chart and Ready Player One landing at #2.

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films April 6 to 12, 2018

La Bolduc grabs the top spot, followed by Mina Shum’s Meditation Park at #2 and Hochelaga: Terre Des Ames at #3.