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Film
Ann Harbron to head Muse Entertainment’s new factual division
The former Discovery Channel Canada exec (pictured) becomes managing director of factual programming at the company’s newly-opened Toronto office.
Sarah Polley on the evolution of her Stories
The Canadian director (pictured), whose Stories We Tell scooped the Toronto Film Critics Association’s best Canadian film award Tuesday, discusses the challenge of making her doc debut.
Rainmaker eyes five-film pact with China partner
Work on the first project from the possible deal is expected to begin “immediately,” with the project to be released by the third quarter of 2014.
Entertainment One completes Alliance Films takeover
Former Alliance Films toppers Victor Loewy and Charles Layton head for the exit as the enlarged Canadian distributor expands at home and overseas.
Stories We Tell wins $100,000 Canadian film award
Director Sarah Polley also took home the Toronto Film Critics Association’s Allan King Documentary Award at the gala event in Toronto on Tuesday night.
Hot Docs to expand Bloor cinema with second screen
After launching its own Toronto-based cinema in 2012, Canadian festival Hot Docs plans to expand the venture by adding an additional 50-seat screen, via a smaller second venue. (Pictured: Hot Docs exec director Chris McDonald)
Lategan Media proposes new P&A model to support Canuck indie films
Company president Stephen Lategan (pictured) says its new offering will help Canadian indie producers reap commercial success by employing the Hollywood-style 50/50 marketing-to-production ratio.
Two projects take Super Channel feature doc award
As part of the win, the creators of Michael Shannon Michael Shannon John and Mixed Match receive $3,000, mentoring, and help to attend the 2013 Hot Docs Forum.
Canadian directors showcase films at Palm Springs
An expanded Canadian contingent, including directors Rafael Ouellet and Kim Nguyen (pictured), are at the festival to support the Telefilm Canada-sponsored film showcase Canada: A World of Talent.
Beyond the Black Rainbow, War Witch win at Vancouver critics awards
Kim Nguyen’s child soldier drama and Panos Cosmatos’ Vancouver-filmed sci-fi thriller (pictured) took home three awards each on Monday night.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013
Les Pee Wee 3D tops the box office for the week of Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2012
Les Pee Wee – L’Hiver Qui Achange Ma Vie is the top Canadian film for the week of Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2012.
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