Film

Simply Johanne named Outstanding Feature at Reelworld

Other winners include Bobby Singh Brown’s Stealing Vows for the Audience Choice Award and Amir Zargara’s A Good Day Will Come for Outstanding Short Film.

Guilds, unions push Telefilm for creative, talent protections

Eight organizations representing 87,000 creatives, talents and crews signed an open letter calling for stricter requirements on adhering to minimum labour standards.

Eva Thomas directs first solo feature with Nika & Madison

The film is a feature-length adaptation of Thomas’ 2023 short film Redlights.

Richard Boddington wraps third film in Wickensburg series

The Horseshoe Valley, Ont.-based director has also wrapped on a second feature, LA Jesus.

Rankin’s Universal Language wins best feature in Geneva

The award is part of an ever-expanding list of honours for Rankin’s surrealist comedy, Canada’s official selection in the 2025 Oscars race.

Industry urges permanent funding increase for Telefilm

Nearly 1,400 industry members signed a letter to the government to fulfill its campaign promise in the upcoming fall economic statement.

Blue Fox’s Canadian division to acquire Unobstructed View

The deal expands Blue Fox’s North American footprint and was announced at AFM last week.

In Brief: DGC’s National Directors Division opens Observer initiative

Plus: Manitoba Arts Council gets a funding boost, Torill Kove receives a Lifetime Achievement Award, and more.

Peter Gabriel boards CBC doc New Blood as EP

The documentary celebrates the life and legacy of former Siksika Nation chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman and the New Blood Dance Show.

Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks wraps in Montreal

The feature follow-up to Levack’s I Like Movies stars Canadian actors Jay Baruchel, Juliette Gariépy and Devon Bostick.

Blue Fox Entertainment acquires Nat Boltt’s Holy Days

The film stars Boltt, Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver and Elijah Tamati.

Whistler Film Festival announces full lineup for 2024 edition

The Canadian lineup includes a Trailer Park Boys spinoff film and two music-focused documentaries.