Film

Thunderbird revenue increases for Q1 2025

The company brought in $45.7 million for the quarter, with the bulk coming from service work.

In Brief: Tonya Williams to join Canada’s Walk of Fame

Plus: A French Youth wins twice at Cinemania and the CMPA hires a new government relations director.

Shayne Putzlocher’s feature debut shooting in Regina, Thailand

The film follows a married couple as they travel to Thailand to make a documentary about a folk legend.

B.C. delegation heads to California to promote film, TV industry

The delegation is led by Screen BC and includes Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Spencer Chandra Herbert.

Hulu acquires Bones of Crows for November release

The feature film version of Bones of Crows debuted on Hulu on Nov. 19 for Native American Heritage Month.

Jackie Shane doc among IDA award nominees

The 40th IDA Documentary Awards will be handed out in L.A. on Dec. 5.

WIDC sets cohort for Story & Leadership program

The four-part program will see the cohort attend the Whistler Film Festival in December.

DGC BC ratifies agreement with CMPA-BC, AMPTP

The amended collective agreement includes three-year wage increases and goes into effect on April 6, 2025.

WFF sets Power Pitch and ShortWorks selections

The Whistler Film Festival also announced the short list for its Screen BC Short Film Award Pitch.

KOTV’s Le Cyclone de Noël surpasses $500K at box office

The Christmas-set film is inspired by the popular Radio-Canada series L’oeil du cyclone.

Hot Docs Forum paused for 2025

The pausing of the forum also comes with a recalibration of Hot Docs’ industry activities, according to a release.

Nearly 100 industry creatives join Diversity Showrunner Bootcamp

The program is run by Anthony Q. Farrell through his prodco Canfro Productions.