Film

WGC Screenwriting Awards Finalists Announced

Among the 34 finalists are the writers behind Flashpoint, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (pictured) and Murdoch Mysteries.

Chantal Ling joins Mercury Filmworks

The former exec VP of Amberwood Entertainment signs on with the family entertainment prodco as a producer.

New $10 million Edmonton investment fund aims to create work in the city

The Edmonton Filmed Entertainment Fund, a partnership between the city and L.A.-based Kilburn Media, will invest in qualifying pre-sold projects that will shoot in and around Edmonton.

Lionsgate founder Frank Giustra back in the game with Thunderbird Films

The Canadian financier is looking to get the Vancouver-based producer deeper into TV production by taking an unspecified investment in Tim Gamble and Michael Shepard’s outfit.

Starbuck wins Golden Reel Award

The Ken Scott-directed Quebec film grossed more than $3.5 million in Canada in 2011.

Playback Indie Survey profile: Tricon Films and Television

The prodco’s president, Andrea Gorfolova, tells Playback about expanding business into the U.S. and surpassing distribution goals in 2011.

UK producer joins Frantic Films as factual development VP

Bernard Periatambee has worked as a development exec at Twofour Broadcast, and most recently with London-based Crackit Productions.

TIFF hires Chris Kennedy to run The Free Screen

The former Pleasure Dome and Images Festival programmer will showcase experimental works for TIFF Cinematheque audiences.

Playback Indie Survey profile: Quiet Revolution Pictures

Ottawa-based producer Michael Dobbin talks to Playback about making co-pros and building his business in the nation’s capital.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films – Feb. 17 to Feb. 23, 2012

Monsieur Lazhar is the top Canadian film for the week of Feb. 17 to Feb. 23, and Punjabi rom-com Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi takes #2.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films – Feb. 17 to Feb. 23, 2012

The Vow tops the Canadian box office for the second consecutive week.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Feb. 6 to Feb. 12, 2012

Part one of Breaking Dawn, the final installment of the Twilight saga, is the top-selling DVD for the week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 12, 2012.