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Panel tackles actionable solutions to Asian racism
Creators lament inaccurate depictions of cultural norms, lack of opportunities to work on creating authentic Asian stories and how internalizing racism impacted their careers.
MELS adds three to executive team
The appointments come as the company is making a major technological shift with its virtual production initiatives for both the local and international film and TV projects.
Factual prodco and distributor Off the Fence moves into Canada
Led by Imelda Wiebers, the company is seeking opportunities across science and ancient history, as well as Canadian wildlife co-production.
Oscar-winning VFX house expanding Canadian operations, talent pool
A new Toronto-area studio will employ up to 200, while up to 300 additional staff will be spread across Montreal and Vancouver, including 100 at a new feature animation division on the West Coast.
Go Button Media’s Second World War doc finds home
Hollywood Suite will run the world broadcast premiere of the feature documentary that shares a veteran’s final farewell to fallen friends.
Cineplex Q2 shows signs of pandemic recovery, losses remain
President and CEO Ellis Jacob told investors the company has “set the stage for a dramatic comeback” in the second half of 2021.
William F. White Int’l hires director of virtual production
Edward Hanrahan will lead the company’s virtual production strategy, which launched with its partnership with VFX company Pixomondo.
Another former Bell executive joins Mogul as strategic advisor
Mike Cosentino joins the film financing platform following the launch of his consultation company CosMediaInc.
Walt Disney Animation Studios sets up shop in Vancouver
WildBrain exec Amir Nasrabadi will lead the studio, which is set to open in January 2022.
Mercury Filmworks taps David Keneford as first CTO
Keneford will oversee talent recruitment and management for the Ottawa-based animation studio as the company plans to fill 30 junior and senior positions in the coming months.
Streamland Media closes deal to acquire Sim Post
Los Angeles-based Streamland has finalized its acquisition of Sim Video International’s post-production business.
Jesse Fawcett launches North American banner
Based in Vancouver and L.A., Fireworks Media Group launches with an unscripted production slate that includes the recently greenlit Pamela Anderson’s Home Reno Project.
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