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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Sept. 22 to 28, 2017

Les rois mongols tops the chart, with De pere en flic 2 at #2 and Et au pire, on se mariera at #3.

VIFF looks to build out ‘film-plus’ model in 2017

Through a partnership with Buffer Fest and a music-focused program, the Vancouver festival aims to draw in new parts of B.C.’s creative ecosystem with its expanding roster of programs.

Cameras roll on Danishka Esterhazy’s Level 16

The dystopian YA thriller, produced by Toronto’s Markham Street Films, recently received funding from CBC’s Breaking Barriers Film Fund.

Watt, watt: eOne goes social in search for new stories

The global content studio has inked a deal with story-sharing platform Wattpad to mine IP for film, TV and VR projects.

eOne acquires Tokyo Trial

The news comes two days after the four-part miniseries, coproduced by Don Carmody Television, received an International Emmy nomination.

Cameras roll on Brotherhood

The historical drama is produced by Industry Pictures, Karma Film and JoBro Productions.

Can broader appeal and co-viewing keep Comedy laughing?

The channel is doubling down on a strategy that has served it well over 20 years, relying on syndicated and second-window hits to provide viewers with TV comfort food.

Cameras rolling in T.O. on Lucky Day

The France/Canada copro is produced by Don Carmody and Samuel Hadida, who have previously worked together on the Resident Evil and Silent Hill films.

The Carmilla Movie to hit theatres in October

In addition to its one-night-only theatrical release, the film will be available to global audiences to stream on Fullscreen.

Bell Media ends BravoFACT, MuchFACT

The decision to cancel the programs comes after the CRTC in May deleted the condition of licence requiring Bell Media to contribute to the funds.

Banger, LaRue, Aetios, DCTV nab Int’l Emmy noms

Hip-Hop Evolution, Tokyo Trial and The Amazing Gayl Pile are among the 44 projects nominated.

Scott Garvie re-elected as CMPA chair

As change continues to reverberate through the industry, this year’s election saw a record 53 candidates run for a place on the board.