Film

Bleeding Art Industries’ Skeleton Girl to screen in New York City

The Calgary-based studio says its stop-motion, 3D stereoscopic short film represents a rarity for Canadian filmmakers as it screens in the U.S. market.

Zeitgeist lands U.S. rights for China Heavyweight

The U.S.-based distributor picked up the rights to the latest feature doc directed by Yung Chang, from Montreal-based prodco EyeSteel Film.

National Film Board to cut 73 jobs, and close viewing stations

The publicly-funded producer outlined plans to absorb a $6.68 million cut in its annual subsidy from Ottawa, which includes a cut in support for indie production.

A Little Bit Zombie gets distribution deal with Anchor Bay

The company signed the rights for the Canadian home entertainment market to the horror comedy film from director and producer Casey Walker.

Film reels (Photo: Lisa Eglinton, Flickr Creative Commons)

Producers Lab Toronto returns to TIFF in September

The first two editions of the collaboration conference produced 27 films in development between Canadian and European co-producers.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films – March 23 to March 29, 2012

Monsieur Lazhar is back in the #1 spot for the week of March 23 to March 29, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films – March 23 to March 29, 2012

The Hunger Games topped the Canadian box office in its first week of release.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – March 12 to March 18, 2012

Great snakes! Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is the top-selling DVD for the week of March 12 to March 18, 2012.

Vancouver digital media hub adds new facility

Image Engine is this week opening a studio for rotoscoping and camera track work on visual effects-heavy projects to build up the city’s senior artist pool.

Entertainment One hops back on the acquisition trail

The latest UK trading update from the Toronto-based producer and distributor reports a strong fourth quarter to March 31,and full-year results in line with management expectations.

CBC and doc makers align to mentor emerging talent

The Giving Voice: Filmmakers Working With Filmmakers initiative has named five apprentices to work with industry veterans on documentary projects for four months.

Film reels (Photo: Lisa Eglinton, Flickr Creative Commons)

Saskatchewan – what is to be done?

Canada Media Fund CEO Valerie Creighton says premier Brad Wall fully understands and supports the Saskatchewan film and TV industry. He just wants to do what’s right for his province.