Film

Universal Language, Mongrels among VIFF juried award winners

The Vancouver International Film Festival will name the Audience Award winners after it wraps on Oct. 6.

In Brief: RIDM sets opening, closing films for 2024 edition

Plus: CBC, APTN and the ISO select two creators for pre-development support, five Newfoundland producers will be honoured at SJIWFF, and more.

Kevin McDonald sets directorial debut with Farpoint Films

McDonald is attached as a writer, director and star in the comedy film One Week Left.

Attraction signs first-look deal with Ryan McMahon

The deal is part of Attraction’s broader strategy to expand their English-language content offerings.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Cheryl Meyer

Meyer has spent years learning the nuances of production. As a screenwriter, she’s focusing on projects that highlight disability and women finding their voice.

Reelworld Film Festival unveils lineup for 24th edition

The lineup includes the world premieres of the features Words Left Unspoken and Lovely.

Blackbird Productions takes flight with Michael Greyeyes film

The Light Before the Sun is set to premiere at the Hamilton International Film Festival on Oct. 26.

KO Distribution acquires seven titles for sales slate

The acquisitions include five series, one feature film and a documentary.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Gillian McKercher

McKercher’s latest, Lucky Star, recently closed out the Calgary International Film Festival.

Jason James film All Night Wrong in prep for B.C. shoot

The Canada-U.K. copro from Jason James will star Maria Bakalova and Zach Cherry.

Toronto’s Revue Cinema moves forward after lease dispute

Revue Film Society chair Grant Oyston shares how the famed venue is moving forward with restorations plans and an event with Guillermo del Toro.

Three Canadian docs set for world debut at Planet in Focus

Planet in Focus will open with Made in Ethiopia and close with Resident Orca.