Super Pulp! from Troy Nixey and Baseballisimo from Jay Baruchel and Jesse Chabot are among the selected projects in the latest funding round.
The former DHX director of legal and business affairs takes office in Toronto starting June 8.
This year’s sked heavily features several Canadian fiction and animation titles, and shorts starring Canadian actresses Anna Paquin and Rachel Wilson.
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.”
The former worldwide acquisitions senior VP will take on her new role effective immediately.
The actor, who comes from Saskatoon, told Playback he’s trying to stay positive as the local industry aims to end an impasse with Premier Brad Wall over their film tax credit.
Derapages is the #1 Canadian film for the second week in a row.
Marvel’s superhero flick The Avengers topped the box office for the week of May 4 to May 10, 2012, and smashed box office records in its opening weekend.
Contraband is the top-selling DVD for the week of Apr. 23 to Apr. 29, 2012.
The promotion from counsel to chief negotiator follows John Barrack’s departure from the producers’ association earlier this month.
The Canada First! sidebar will not return, and the new TIFF Cinematheque program will feature selections from past Canadian and international titles.
The CMPA VP of policy joins Paul Gratton, who remains as chair of the board for another term, and recently appointed board members Emily Alden and Ingrid Veninger.