Film

Taxi Instagrams an indie film promotion

The agency responded to a Twitter message asking for ideas to promote a Montreal film with an outdoor campaign that makes use of smartphone photography.

Karlovy Vary jury member Papineau: Film fest competitions “unfair”

“One person is on a horse, and another is in a wheelchair, and they’re being judged together. And one goes home a winner, and the others feel like crap,” the veteran Quebec actor says.

Rogers plans Sask. doc in wake of local Citytv launch

Director Stephen Onda (pictured) is to make a one-hour documentary about boom sectors in the western province.

Luminaries to promote Telefilm private donation fund

Five high-profile business people will encourage corporate support for the recently established fund.

Fantasia drawing 250 industry professionals: Organizers

The Montreal event will host an international co-production market later this month.

Do Karlovy Vary plaudits spell success for Canuck directors back home?

Rafael Ouellet’s (pictured) debut feature Camion tests Telefilm’s newly-launched “success index” strategy.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films June 22 to June 28, 2012

Laurence Anyways tops the box office for the week of June 22 to June 28, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films June 22 to June 28, 2012

Pixar’s 3D action-fantasy Brave tops the box office for the week of June 22 to June 28, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs June 11 to June 17, 2012

The second installment of the Sherlock Holmes franchise cracks the top DVD spot for the week of June 11 to June 17, 2012.

Yukon Film & Sound invests $15,000 in NSI course

The Yukon-based team behind Features First project Fragments (pictured) – Michael Vernon, David Hamelin and Neil Macdonald – will benefit from the money.

Rob Scarth appointed to CMF board

Scarth has amassed television regulatory affairs experience with the CBC and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.

Serendipity Point Films names Ari Lantos head of production

The son (pictured) of company founder Robert Lantos takes charge of the indie producer’s film and TV slate.