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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012

Contraband is the top-selling DVD for the week of Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012.

The 2012 Hot Docs Forum Report, part one

Canadian projects pitched at the annual Hot Docs Forum, which took place earlier this month, include Leone Stars and Shadow Girl.

Canadian Cinema Editors announce award winners

Michele Hozer, Teresa De Luca and Roger Mattiussi were among the award winners at Thursday’s event at Toronto’s Capitol Theatre.

Telefilm Canada to spearhead industry symposium on film promotion

The film financier told the CRTC it will “take the lead” to organize a gathering for broadcasters, distributors, funders and producers to develop new promotion strategies.

Hold Fast to begin shooting May 28 in Newfoundland

The feature film starring Molly Parker and based on the novel by Kevin Major will shoot in and around St. John’s, Mount Pearl and the province’s parks.

Shifting themes and new initiatives at Inside Out

New director of programming Andrew Murphy says the themes depicted by LGBT directors are changing as the fest enters its 22nd year.

Rob Ramsay, Julian Richings and Lisa Ray find Boy Toy with Suki Films

The trio are reuniting after starring in Craig Goodwill’s short film Patch Town, on which the upcoming feature is based.

Harold Greenberg Fund announces latest script development projects

Super Pulp! from Troy Nixey and Baseballisimo from Jay Baruchel and Jesse Chabot are among the selected projects in the latest funding round.

Marla Boltman appointed as CMPA general counsel

The former DHX director of legal and business affairs takes office in Toronto starting June 8.

CFC short film fest lineup features long list of talent

This year’s sked heavily features several Canadian fiction and animation titles, and shorts starring Canadian actresses Anna Paquin and Rachel Wilson.

Sim Video changes name and logo to Sim Digital

Rob Sim: “The word ‘video’ seemed a little out of place with cameras like the Arri Alexa, Sony CineAlta and RED cameras winning over the industry.”

Lara Thompson upped to EVP, filmed entertainment at eOne

The former worldwide acquisitions senior VP will take on her new role effective immediately.