Film

Bobsledding doc in the works from Tyson Media

Redemption Run, about the Canadian team’s prep for the 2026 Milan Olympics, will be written and directed by Jamila Pomeroy.

(Yet) Another Distribution boards The Ashgrove Experiment

EXCLUSIVE: The U.K.-based distribution company has acquired worldwide rights for the doc, which chronicles the making of the improvised drama Ashgrove.

Visit Films acquires international rights for Can I Get a Witness

The B.C.-shot film stars Sandra Oh, Joel Oulette and newcomer Keira Jang.

Meryam Joobeur wins $25,000 WIFF Prize in Canadian Film

Joobeur’s debut feature Who Do I Belong To earned the honour at the Windsor International Film Festival on Oct. 27.

Whistler Film Festival sets 12 Canadian films for 2024 lineup

All 12 films are taking part in the festival’s Borsos Competition, which includes the award for Best Canadian Feature Film.

In Brief: Two Canadian series win at MIPCOM’s Diversify TV Awards

Plus: Four Canadian films will world premiere at Cinemania and Made | Nous gets creative with Hometown Hero campaign.

Industry leaders talk optimism, need for flexibility at SJIWFF

Execs at the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm and the CMPA spoke about the structural issues plaguing the domestic screen industry.

Deals: Cineflix Rights, Bell Media, AMP, Vortex Media, Indiecan

Cineflix Rights closes international deals for several shows, Bell Media acquires The Librarians spinoff, Adam Stern’s Levels secures international sales and more.

Telefilm reports $138.8M in support in 2023-24 fiscal year

The 2023-24 fiscal year represents the first full-year with Telefilm’s executive director and CEO Julie Roy at the helm.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Emmanuel Kabongo

The Canadian-Congolese talent has made a name for himself as an actor, and is now expanding his reach as a producer.

Hot Docs sets 2025 festival programming team

The not-for-profit has also elevated Heather Haynes to director of programming.

Equinoxe Films acquires Finch & Midland

The film follows the lives of Hong Kong immigrants who settled in Toronto’s Finch and Midland neighbourhood.