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Deals: H264, Sphere Media, Crave, Fox, ITV

H264 acquires worldwide sales and Canadian distribution rights to Marianne Métivier’s debut feature, Fremantle acquires international distribution rights to Sphere Media’s House of Secrets, and more.

Crave slates true-crime docuseries Mafia: Most Wanted

The 3 x 60-minute series will offer insight into the Italian organized crime syndicate known as the ‘Ndrangheta.

Blue Ant acquires distribution rights for nine Red Bull titles

The sports and adventure documentary acquisitions include one series and eight films from the Salzburg-based studio.

Creative BC unveils RIFF Program grant recipients

The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program is offering early development grants to 13 filmmakers.

Bell Media inks development deal with Tom Green’s prodco

The pact will cover both scripted and unscripted projects.

Crave orders Toronto Raptors doc from Uninterrupted Canada

We The North: From Prehistoric to Historic will be paired with mid-length doc Inbound in a theatrical run from Feb. 21 to 24.

B.C. film industry pays tribute to Tracey Friesen

The B.C. media advocate died on Jan. 6 following a cancer diagnosis.

CBC, DOC launch mental health program for doc filmmakers

The initiative will provide documentary film productions with $1,000 to spend on mental health support.