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Film
Telefilm unveils $5 million private donation fund to bolster Canadian film
The fund will draw on corporate and individual donors to support production, distribution and promotion of Canadian feature films and boost their international success.
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: 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: 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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