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Quebecor CEO calls for action to support broadcasters in Q1 call

The Quebecor president and CEO, Pierre Karl Péladeau, discussed contributions from foreign online services and eliminating advertising for CBC/Radio-Canada.

In Brief: Marie-Pierre Simard joins TVA Group board of directors

Plus: Content Canada returns for a one-day event in 2025, István Szabo’s Sunshine selected for Cannes Classics lineup, and more.

Allegiance creator Anar Ali signs with Atlas

Ali’s signing comes soon after the news of Allegiance’s season three renewal.

HanWay Films boards Elevation’s horror feature Rapture

The film, directed by Jordan Tannahill, is produced by Elevation Pictures, 2AM and Brookstreet Pictures.

JPG, Reel One rebrand as Studio TF1 America

Paris-based Newen previously acquired majority stakes in both companies.

Endless Cookie wins 2025 Hot Docs Rogers audience award

Amalie Atkins’ Agatha’s Almanac was presented the Hot Docs Best Canadian Feature Documentary award.

DSO hires new program manager

Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.

CMPA sends delegates to Australia

The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.

TFO promotes two execs

Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.

Kim Nguyen marks next feature with Le Sablier

The film is based on the nonfiction book from Édith Blais and will star Marine Johnson.

Cannes to showcase three Canadian immersive projects

Making its world premiere at the competition is Zazie Films’ Canada/Luxembourg coproduction La maison de Poupée.

Radio-Canada appoints Martin Bonenfant to exec director role

Prior to being named as the permanent executive director, productions, Bonenfant held the role on an interim basis.