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Interactive
Shaftesbury and Smokebomb Entertainment behind State of Syn
The futuristic web drama, to star Jewel Staite, David Hewlett and Rainbow Sun Francks, will start production in Toronto in early April.
Frantic Films delivers the Verdict web drama
The online series, created by Tammy Marlowe Johnson (pictured) and to debut April 4, will feature a weekly trial that web audiences judge using mobile phones and social media.
Playback Summit: New speakers confirmed
Jennifer Dettman, Jason Chaney and Tony Walsh have joined the speaker lineup for the inaugural event, happening April 25.
Canadian Film Festival goes big and comes home
The fest is back after a three-year hiatus, with sponsors including Astral and TIFF Film Circuit, and a promotional multimedia campaign spanning print, TV and online.
Future talk at Digital Media Summit
The industry panel discussed everything from why Napster worked to creating content for ever-fragmenting audiences at yesterday’s event.
Saskatchewan film tax credit terminated
SMPIA and Partners in Motion president Ron Goetz talks to Playback about the effects on the industry after the news that the province’s latest budget will cut the program.
Got a project? Need an audience?
Playback invites independent producers to present the marketing plans for their next project in front of a panel of top ad-industry execs at this April’s Playback Summit in Toronto.
Secret Location expands with key hires
The interactive agency has tapped Graham Budd (pictured) as director of business development, along with five other new employees.
Playback Summit: What’s Working Now + Next
The inaugural Playback Summit on April 25 will tackle issues facing the Canadian production industry, bringing in top producers and programmers to share their experiences, and focusing on how to drive your business forward.
NFB’s Bla Bla wins SXSW Interactive Art Award
The viewer-driven project is directed by Quebec’s Vincent Morisset and produced by Hugues Sweeney.
Austin Translation: Sean Farnel, SnagFilms
The former Hot Docs programming director talks about his new role at the doc streaming website, and the changing nature of SXSW.
Austin Translation: Janet Pierson, SXSW
The producer of SXSW Film talks about the conference’s growing interactive and digital conglomerate, and programming a range of films for the festival.
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