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Film
SAG-AFTRA targets Ontario neighbour as studio shoot destination
The union slams Michigan over proposed “right-to-work” legislation, marking another change in fortune for the once-strong competitor to Ontario for studio location shooting.
Xavier Dolan adds Gus Van Sant as Laurence Anyways exec producer
The credit comes ahead of the U.S. release of the Quebec director’s third film (pictured) in the U.S. market by Breaking Glass Pictures.
Canadian horror thriller American Mary gets U.S. distribution
XLrator Media is to release the genre title from directors Jen and Sylvia Soska and indie producer IndustryWorks on its Screamfest label in fall 2013.
Photo gallery: WIFT-T’s 2012 Crystal Awards Gala
The 25th anniversary Crystal Awards, honouring the achievements of Canadian men and women in screen-based media, brought industry professionals and powerhouses together for a gala luncheon at Toronto’s Arcadian Court.
Eugene Levy, Gary Slaight join the CFC’s board of directors
Pat Di Bratto of Holt Renfrew and RBC exec George Lewis are also newly appointed to the organization’s board (Levy, Slaight pictured top).
NSI announces Features First teams
The four teams will be paired with executive producer mentors and story editors over 10 months to help with final development and packaging of their projects.
My Awkward Sexual Adventure wins Whistler audience award
Sean Garrity’s latest film, which bowed in Toronto, also screened as part of the Borsos competition in Whistler.
Remstar acquires Canadian rights to jOBS
The Montreal distributor plans a 2013 release for the Steve Jobs biopic, which stars Ashton Kutcher and is set to close the Sundance Film Festival.
Omnifilm and Quadrant combine for new film production shingle
Omnifilm Quadrant will make theatrical films exclusively out of Vancouver, whether Canadian content titles or U.S.-originating service work.
TIFF unveils Canada’s Top 10 for 2012
Selected by a panel of industry professionals, the films, including Cosmopolis, Goon (pictured) and Stories We Tell will screen Jan. 4 to 13 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto.
Netflix Canada to stream The Hunger Games on Dec. 31
The exclusive deal with Alliance Films will see the Lionsgate teen tentpole stream north of the border before it hits the U.S-based Netflix service.
Feature film Dirty Singles begins production
The feature debut from writer-director Alex Pugsley will shoot for three weeks in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood.
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