People/Companies

Women In the Director’s Chair sets latest CAM cohort

The eight directors hail from Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

WildBrain appoints Benjamin Bao to new general manager role

Bao is focused on accelerating the growth of the company’s business in China.

Indigenous-led White Owl Film Studios opens its doors

The 20,000-square-foot facility is located about a 45-minute drive from Sudbury, Ont.

DOC executive director Sarah Spring to step down

An interim replacement will be named as the Documentary Organization of Canada board seeks her successor.

Canada’s Walk of Fame to induct TIFF in June

The honour comes ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival’s 50th anniversary.

Vancouver’s Integral Artists acquires King Talent

EXCLUSIVE: King Talent owner Lisa King moves to a consultancy role in the deal.

Netflix Canada taps Armand Leo for senior production role

The Blue Ice Pictures veteran will work on the recently announced as-yet-untitled, Newfoundland-set limited series from the global streamer, among other projects.

Netflix orders limited series set and filmed in Newfoundland

The Umbrella Academy co-showrunner Jesse McKeown is the series’ creator and showrunner.

Canadian docs slated to premiere at CPH:DOX

The Danish documentary-focused film festival runs from March 19 to 30.

CMF reveals Distributor Program production funding recipients

The pilot initiative offers more flexibility for applicants by allowing contributions from Canadian distributors to unlock CMF funds.

Reelworld appoints Sabrina Haloulakos as managing director

Haloulakos will oversee Reelworld’s day-to-day operations in the newly created role.

Blue Ant ups three in senior leadership team

Jamie Schouela, Carlyn Staudt and Mitch Dent have assumed their new roles effective immediately.