Film

Tina Keeper named ACTRA’s Woman of the Year

The North of 60 star and president of Kistikan Pictures is being recognized for her artistic achievements and advocacy work.

Montreal to tout VFX, animation industries in L.A.

The City’s delegation, which includes representatives from the Quebec Film and Television Council, will meet with several Hollywood studios.

Telefilm: The lifeblood of Canadian cinema

As the movie funder reflects on 50 years, stakeholders weigh in on where the organization needs to go in an industry that’s increasingly global, digital and diverse.

Elevation Pictures conducts first Snapchat movie campaign

The teen drama Before I Fall, which grossed $4.95 million in North America in its opening weekend, was promoted through a three-step Snapchat campaign.

AstroLab Studios launches in Toronto

The new Eastern Avenue studio caters to independent film and commercial production.

Online-only TV viewership on the rise: report

But it might not be as prevalent as you think: Just 11% of Canadians live without a conventional cable subscription or an antenna, according to a new report from MTM.

John Tory to promote Toronto film, TV industries in India

The Toronto mayor will participate in a keynote discussion with Deepa Mehta at the FICCI Frames media convention in Mumbai.

Canadian features, VR projects to world premiere at Tribeca

Barry Avrich’s documentary Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World will bow at the New York festival, as will a new project from Felix & Paul Studios.

New showrunners talk TV: Jeff Detsky, Luke Gordon Field

The Beaverton showrunners talk about bringing the series to market, getting into trouble for being actual fake news and where the show goes from here.

Re-examining the reboot

Humankind is being willingly overrun by a reboot pandemic. But why do we love a good remake and is it smart for business?

In Brief: CRTC seeks reg change input; JFL to receive Icon Award

The Commission has proposed broadcast distribution and TV broadcasting regulation changes, the Canadian Academy calls on a special guest to honour the comedy brand, plus more.

Erika Beatty on Nova Scotia’s rebounding industry

The executive director of Screen Nova Scotia discusses the province’s incentive fund and building the local industry.