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Fanshawe College suspends 40 programs starting in the fall

The cuts include programs focused on digital media production and broadcast journalism.

TVO reveals new docs premiering in spring slate

The two world premieres hail from Toronto prodcos Good Earth Productions and Fathom Film Group.

APTN renews Amplify docuseries for season three

Each episode of the series from Wolfwalker Productions explores a different Indigenous musician.

Boat Rocker’s Q4 and full-year results reveal revenue decline

Declines in television revenues and scripted production, attributed to “macroeconomic headwinds,” were noted as a factor in the recent reverse takeover by Blue Ant Media.

Canadian Film Day doubles partner registrations compared to 2024

Reel Canada organizers expect the day’s screenings to exceed 2,000 on April 16.

BANFF to laud Hans Zimmer with Career Achievement award

Zimmer will also take part in a panel session alongside members of Bleeding Fingers Music, the composer collective he co-founded.

Bell Media appoints Matt McGowan to new SVP role

The former Snap exec will oversee Bell Media’s advertising sales and partnerships strategy.

WIFT+ Toronto selects eight shorts for annual showcase

The shorts are up for four awards at the event, offering more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.

BBDO Canada, ACTRA sign commercial projects deal

The move involving one of Canada’s larger advertising agencies, announced March 28, is effective immediately.

Item 7 joins Candour Pictures’ One Day Closer as coproducer

EXCLUSIVE: Montreal-based Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky has also joined production on the feature.

DSO launches first screen industry disability survey

The survey is just one of several initiatives as part of the Disability Screen Office’s three-year initiative to grow accessibility in the Canadian film and television industry.