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In brief: Guru Studio hires Lauren Leinburd for business affairs role
Plus: The CRTC sets a date for CBC’s licence renewal hearing, The Umbrella Academy plots its return to Toronto in 2021 and WFF names its Women in Focus Mentorship participants.
In brief: Film, TV suppliers expand inventory with new acquisitions
William F. White and Starline Group acquire new companies, while Women in the Director’s Chair unveils its CAM St. John’s recipients.
EXCLUSIVE: Lark Productions hires Nicole Mendes as VP, scripted development
The former CBC exec is making the move to indie production as she oversees the Vancouver prodco’s development strategy and growing slate of projects.
Spin Master grows gaming efforts with Rubik’s Cube
The Toronto-based toymaker and entertainment company is jumping on the retro toy train, in a US$50-million deal for the popular ’80s STEM puzzle.
BANFF Spark launches COVID recovery intensive
Through the government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, the accelerator will offer its 100 recipients additional programming, training and resources to address business challenges associated with the pandemic.
Gave Lindo to lead TikTok’s Canadian content strategy
The former CBC exec will lead the social media platform’s strategy and operations in Canada, and pilot a team dedicated to increasing its Canadian user base and engagement.
In brief: Cronenberg’s Possessor Uncut picks up prizes
The feature walked away with two honours from the Sitges Festival, while the fourth iteration of the Five in Focus focuses on Indigenous talent and NSI promotes Ursula Lawson.
How company values are a key asset in hiring, firing
Leaders from Dark Slope and Portfolio Entertainment share key strategies for hiring and firing employees to create a successful and efficient work culture.
Shirley Cheechoo named Reelworld’s Visionary Award recipient
The influential Cree filmmaker, actor, writer and visual artist was also recently chosen to join the CFC board.
CBC to eliminate 130 positions by end of 2020
The labour downsize is due to rising costs and reduced advertising and subscription revenue, according to Barbara Williams in a note to staff.
Pixomondo to open virtual production studio in Toronto
Construction on the facility, which Pixomondo says will be the ‘largest in the world,’ is set to be completed by the end of the year, with U.S. and Canadian productions already in talks to book space.
Marblemedia expands scripted division with first L.A. hire
Former Disney Channel star A.J. Trauth will serve in the newly created role of VP, kids to develop original scripted content, while Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy’s remit grows.
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