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Film
Inside the WGC Awards with nominee Barry Stevens
The screenwriter, who is nominated in the Documentary category for his Prosecutor script, talks to Playback about writing for docs and the future of screenwriting.
Don Carmody’s Silent Hill: Revelation 3D secures U.S. release
Tom Ortenberg’s Open Road Films will release the Silent Hill franchise sequel on October 26, 2012, in time for Halloween, with Alliance Films releasing in Canada.
Telefilm Canada: ‘Supporting docs is still important to us’
Telefilm executive director Carolle Brabant also reiterated that the organization is in discussions to make up the difference in funding for the TDP from other parties.
CRTC certifies Telefilm Canada’s $5 million private donation fund
The regulatory blessing opens the way for major carriers to contribute to the proposed $5 million Canadian content investment fund as a condition of license.
TIFF Kids industry programmers ‘incredibly pleased’ with week
TIFF’s senior manager of sales and industry office, Justin Cutler, recaps the highlights for professionals over the week-long event.
Canadians make strong showing on Cannes festival lineup
David and son Brandon Cronenberg, Xavier Dolan and Chloe Robichaud are in the heat of the competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival.
B.C. theatres raise glasses to new liquor laws
In response to pressure from the industry, the provincial government will now allow alcohol to be served in movie theatres.
Monica Cote wins WIFT-T production mentorship post
The rising production manager will spend 10 days learning about equipment and planning for digital projects and TV and film production at William F. White’s Toronto facility.
Canadian doc makers slam cutbacks: “We are dropping like flies”
Award-winning Canadian documentary filmmakers John Kastner, Francine Pelletier, Daniel Cross and Kevin McMahon give their reactions to the recent doc funding cuts, and their predictions for the future of doc-making in Canada.
Telefilm’s Carolle Brabant receives CWC excellence in leadership award
Canada’s top film financier honoured Canadian women filmmakers as she accepted her tribute at the awards gala in Ottawa.
CRTC decides against regulating Netflix Canada, again
The regulator in an April 16 letter concludes so-called over-the-top digital platforms can continue to operate in Canada without subsidizing local content production.
Chloe Robichaud’s Herd Leader to represent Canada at Cannes
The Quebec filmmaker’s 13-minute short film, one of 10 selections in the category, will compete for the 2012 Short Film Palme d’Or in May in France.
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