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Film
Paul Gratton unveils vision for Whistler Film Festival
The newly-named programming director says geography and global economic trends dictate the festival focus on Pacific Rim opportunities for growth.
Cineplex will acquire four AMC theatres in Canada
The company will purchase three theatres in Ontario and the lone AMC theatre in Quebec, for operation under the Cineplex Odeon brand name.
Why Ingrid Veninger is helping microbudget films
Director devoting $1,000 in box off take to support five young filmmaker’s work.
ACTRA pushes for global arts rights pact
ACTRA National president Ferne Downey tells Beijing conference of the need to finish the international rights treaty in digital age.
Harold Greenberg Fund puts equity into two upcoming features
Sudz Sutherland’s Home Again and Richie Mehta’s I’ll Follow You Down received funding through the program.
Whistler names industry vet Paul Gratton as director of programming
The former Chum Ltd. exec will program the film and industry lineup at the west coast festival, replacing Stacey Donen.
Remstar Films acquires Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Don Jon’s Addiction
The Montreal producer/distributor also snapped up Anne Fontaine’s Two Mothers, with Entertainment One to release both titles in English-speaking Canada.
New TV audience measurement tools needed: report
Canada Media Fund-released report notes the U.S. industry has formed special coalition to tackle Connected TV’s measurement challenges.
Whistler fest to get new programming director
Stacey Donen (pictured) has decided not to return for a fourth year in the position.
Saskatchewan indie Partners in Motion to close Regina head office
After 20 years in business, the indie producer is relocating its head office, likely to Vancouver, after the western province eliminated its refundable film tax credit.
Bill C-11 passage gets mixed Canuck creator reception
Canada has its first copyright reform legislation in 15 years, and Hollywood is happy.
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