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Film
Super Channel doc award set to accept submissions
The submission window for the prize that offers filmmakers mentorship as well as attendance to next year’s Hot Docs Forum opens Oct. 19 and closes Nov. 23.
Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth takes Planet in Focus feature prize
Frauke Sandig and Eric Black’s film (pictured) was named best international feature at the Toronto-based environmental film festival, which wrapped over the weekend.
Buxton’s Blackbird wins at VIFF
The Nova Scotia-based director’s feature took home the $10,000 prize for best Canadian feature, while Jesse James Miller’s Becoming Redwood was crowned most popular Canadian film.
Cineplex expands VIP Cinema concept
The film exhibitor will build a standalone VIP Cinema at the Shops at Don Mills in Toronto, a 21,000 sq.ft. construction with five screens and valet parking.
VIFF losing key Granville 7 cinema venue
The festival’s director, Alan Franey (pictured), says VIFF will need to reinvent itself in wake of news the festival’s central hub will close Nov. 4.
Study: Canadian film distributors urge new release strategies
Canadian broadcasters with VOD services have a role to play in increasing the visibility of domestically-made films, said the Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters in a trend report.
MIPCOM12: Canada spotlight pushes copro opportunities
A major Cannes promotional push is geared at marketing Canada’s talent, businesses and funding opportunities to prospective partners.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2012
Hotel Transylvania 3D tops the box office for the week of Se3pt. 28 to Oct. 4, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2012
Resident Evil: Retribution maintains its #1 spot for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, 2012
Snow White and the Huntsman is the top-selling DVD for the week of Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, 2012.
Weekly Roundup: Sales, acquisitions and updates
MDF Productions begins production on Momster’s Playground; 1K Film Challenge films to screen next week; deals for eOne (Twice Born pictured), Fremantle Corporation and Doomsday Studios’ Ramona Macdonald.
Brian Goldsmith promoted to Lionsgate co-COO
He will spearhead the company’s corporate development activities, channel platforms and digital initiatives, reporting with co-COO Steve Beeks to CEO Jon Feltheimer.
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