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Ali’s signing comes soon after the news of Allegiance’s season three renewal.
The film, directed by Jordan Tannahill, is produced by Elevation Pictures, 2AM and Brookstreet Pictures.
Paris-based Newen previously acquired majority stakes in both companies.
Amalie Atkins’ Agatha’s Almanac was presented the Hot Docs Best Canadian Feature Documentary award.
Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.
The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.
Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.
The film is based on the nonfiction book from Édith Blais and will star Marine Johnson.
Making its world premiere at the competition is Zazie Films’ Canada/Luxembourg coproduction La maison de Poupée.
Prior to being named as the permanent executive director, productions, Bonenfant held the role on an interim basis.