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Film
CMF-financed content hit five-year viewership low in 2015/16: report
While more CMF-backed English-language content was broadcast on Canadian TV than in previous years, fewer domestic viewers tuned in to watch it on linear channels.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Aug. 18 to 24, 2017
The Hitman’s Bodyguard is at #1, with The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature at #6 and De Pere en Flic 2 at #10.
In Brief: Eggplant, Mach Sound combine
Plus: Ontario government boosts culture sector funding and VIFF adds a special screening of Guy Maddin’s latest.
How Northern Banner is building buzz for Blood Honey
With a stunt featuring a face full of live bees, the distributor hopes to nab a Guinness World Record and a swarm of viewers for Jeff Kopas’ latest.
TIFF ’17: 20 Canadian producing teams selected for IFF
Projects from Conquering Lion, Don Carmody Productions and Gearshift Films are heading to the coproduction market in September.
Demand.Film launches in Canada
The Australia-based company is looking to tap under-served audiences and under-used cinema space with its crowdsourced screenings.
Ferne Cohen exits Brunico Communications
The executive director of the Banff World Media Festival has left her role in order to pursue other business opportunities.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Aug. 11 to 17, 2017
Annabelle: Creation is at #1, with The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature at #6 and De Pere en Flic 2 at #10.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Aug. 11 to 17, 2017
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature tops the chart, followed by De Pere en Flic 2 at #2 and Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 at #3.
The Space Between counts on fan campaign for theatrical push
The directorial debut from Amy Jo Johnson premieres in Canadian theatres today and will screen at eight fan-hosted events in cities across the U.S.
Production begins on Through Black Spruce
The feature, produced by Serendipity Point, Kistikan Pictures and Buffalo Gal Pictures, is directed by Don McKellar and based on a novel by Canadian novelist Joseph Boyden.
Whistler ’17: Someone Else’s Wedding gets world bow
The Whistler fest has unveiled the first selection of films in its lineup, including the Canadian premiere of Carl Bessai’s The Lears.
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