In releasing Ivan Silvestrini’s latest feature, indie-film entrepreneur Avi Federgreen also hits a milestone achievement for his company.
Orphan Black‘s talent continues to rack up recognition as its final run hits awards season and The Breadwinner‘s Saara Chaudry earns another nod for her voice work.
The year’s best films were feted at the Toronto Film Critics Association’s annual awards event.
Jenny Reeves, president of IATSE Local 849, says the steep drop in labour is evidence that the province’s current incentive fund isn’t working.
Plus: The Breadwinner nabs a Humanitas Prize nomination and the Manitoba government makes a $750,000 investment in the local sector.
Ashley McKenzie was one of several women celebrated at the TFCA’s annual gala, while Kathleen Hepburn took home a trio of awards at the VFCC event.
New inventory is set to open this year, but producers and studio owners say a more comprehensive approach from the city is needed to secure business for the future.
Blade Runner 2049 garnered eight nominations, including a best director nod for the French-Canadian filmmaker.
Le trip a trois is still at #1, with Junior Majeur at #2 and The Man Who Invented Christmas at #3.
The Montreal-shot Le trip a trois is at #9, while Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle still hold the #1 and #2 slots.
The Toronto-shot series picked up two trophies, including best dramatic television series.