The new arm of the Guelph, Ont.-based boutique outlet is coming to Cannes Marché du Film with two titles in its inaugural slate.
The CMPA is among Canadian signatories urging support and protection for the global screen industry.
The annual event hosted by the Pacific Screenwriting Program took place on April 24.
The company saw an 18.5% decrease in box office revenues for the quarter, attributed to a weaker film slate from the same period the year prior.
Each of the production companies will receive $50,000, intended to support development stage costs for two or more projects.
Bell Media saw similar year-over-year increases in advertising revenue and adjusted EBITDA in its Q1 2025 results.
The facility will also see the debut of PXO AKIRA, the company’s proprietary motion platform intended for shooting vehicle scenes.
Stapleview also plans to launch a Canadian hub to develop original series and formats.
Elevation Pictures, Lionsgate and Paramount are among those who have completed deals for the platform, soon-to-be rebranded from the Cineplex Store.
Kelly Wilhelm, head of the Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University, discusses the potential impacts of these tariffs, if implemented.
NATPE Global will also be launching a dedicated scripted strand in February 2026.
The mystery thriller is the first in a planned series from the Canadian-Icelandic author.