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Film
Stéphane Cardin leads Quebec Film and TV Council in CEO role
The former Netflix and CMF exec begins his term as president and CEO on Jan. 6.
ACTRA sets tentative deal with Canadian producers for IPA
A member ratification vote for the renewed agreement will take place from Jan. 15 to 21, according to ACTRA National.
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Film of the Year 2024: The Apprentice
The Canadian copro explores the history of one of the U.S.’s most divisive political figures.
In Brief: Canadian Short Screenplay Competition returns
Plus: The DOC Institute announces its Breakthrough 2.0 Lab participants, five Canadian shorts are bound for Sundance, and more.
Production volume down 18.5% in 2023-24, CMPA reports
Both Canadian and FLS production volumes saw decreases between April 1, 2023 to March 31.
Universal Language makes Oscars shortlist for international feature
Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language is the first Canadian film to make the category shortlist since 2016.
Denis Côté doc among Canadian films to screen at Berlinale
Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s Honey Bunch and Eric San’s animated feature Space Cadet will make their world premieres.
No additional funds for screen sector in fall fiscal update
Film and TV stakeholders had urged the government to commit to permanent budget increases for Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund in the Fall Economic Statement.
TFCA unveils 2024 Canadian film nominees
The nominees for best Canadian film and documentary were announced by the Toronto Film Critics Association on Dec. 15.
The Dot Film Company rolls on found footage film Followers
Directed by Ken Amlin, the thriller sees a group’s attempt to grow their YouTube following take a deadly turn.
Dale Heslip’s Blue Rodeo doc wins over Whistler audiences
The documentary on the Canadian rock band was named the winner of the Whistler Film Festival’s Audience Award for a feature-length film.
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