Film

NSI announces 2013 drama prize teams

The four filmmaking teams receive $10,000 cash and up to $25,000 in services towards development and production of a short film.

Theatre network growth helps Imax double Q4 earnings

The giant screen exhibitor also increased revenue from digitally re-mastering Hollywood and other foreign film titles for its expanding global footprint.

Fight Network investor Loudon Owen gets into the movie game

The Canadian venture capitalist (pictured) launches Know Rules Media as a maker of compelling, socially-relevant films in the $1 million to $25 million range.

James Stewart’s 3D short to get TED world premiere

In the film, the Geneva Film Co. founder and director applies 3D to visual artist Beatrice Coron’s papercut pieces.

Berlinale Talent Campus: The Masters

Blogging from Berlin, Scythia Films producer Daniel Bekerman learns about the craft of sound design from Walter Murch, and the filmmaking process of Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-wai.

Fathom Film Group, Jam3 launch Defector interactive experience

The site is a complement to the feature documentary The Defector: Escape from North Korea, based on the true stories of six people who fled the Asian country.

Blog: Set psychology and co-pro opps

From Berlinale, Devonshire Productions producer Paula Devonshire talks production motivation and meetings with producers from major European production centres.

Hlibka takes rights to Joe Klymkiw’s Canadian rapper doc Hip Hop Eh

The indie distributor will also represent international sales on the film, which is set for a March 15 theatrical release.

Raven Banner pairs with Anchor Bay Canada on genre DVD release

The genre distributors will jointly release John Dies At The End after Raven Banner acquired the Canadian rights at the recent Berlin International Film Festival.

Official delegations from China, Germany to attend Hot Docs

The Canadian international documentary festival will also host delegations from Japan, Nigeria, the Nordic Region, Poland, South Africa and the U.S.

Bejuba! Entertainment adds Jack to catalog

Canadian production and distribution company Bejuba! Entertainment has snapped up the global TV and home entertainment distribution rights (excluding Australasia) for the CGI animated series Jack (pictured).

Blog: Spotlighting Indigenous cinema at Berlinale

Streel Films producer Michelle Latimer writes about the festival’s focus on Indigenous storytelling and the formidable presence of female directors there.