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Stakeholders launch the Southwestern Ontario Film Alliance
Advocating for enhanced regional tax credits and programs to develop infrastructure and skills, some of the non-profit organization’s founding supporters include Ballinran Entertainment and Sim.
WildBrain 2020 revenue steady, despite COVID bumps
The Halifax-based company’s 2020 revenue was down a modest 3% from the previous year after a Q4 bump in production income, helping to offset ad revenue losses.
Incendo expands Toronto office to up English-language production
Brook Peters will oversee all sales and production operations in Ontario out of Incendo’s bolstered Toronto office as the company increases its English-language slate.
In brief: Latimer, Deer among DGC’s Discovery long list
A Canadian VR project wins in Venice, new scholarships and opportunities, plus Fae Pictures joins development on trans-led rom-com.
Jennifer Podemski unveils The Shine Network
Founded by the award-winning multi-hyphenate, the web-based media platform is committed to empowering and celebrating Indigenous Canadian female content creators.
WarnerMedia launches Canadian talent development program
Deanna Cadette and Melanie Nepinak Hadley have been hired to lead the team, formed under WarnerMedia’s Global Access Programs initiative.
Pier 21 Films bolsters development team, slate
The Toronto prodco behind The Beaverton has hired former CBC exec Karen Tsang as VP of development to work with Bill Lundy on its growing comedy slate.
Ontario Creates unveils sustainability initiative for film production
Ontario Green Screen aims to empower the motion picture industry with the tools, education and resources needed to incorporate best practices and is co-chaired by Justin Cutler and Marcia Douglas.
MIPCOM shifts to fully online-only event
The event has now pivoted to a fully virtual experience with three components, while the BBC Studios Showcase is also moving online only for its 45th edition.
BANFF exec director Jenn Kuzmyk appointed Playback publisher
In the expanded role, Kuzmyk will oversee the Canadian industry publication as it grows its remit and launches new offerings.
WIFTV names Grace Chin interim managing director
The former festival director of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival takes over from Carolyn Combs, who departed the organization after eight years.
Thunderbird to boost content pipeline with Atomic promotion
Joel Bradley will lead Atomic’s studios in Vancouver, L.A. and Ottawa, while Thunderbird promotes Colin Beadle to VP, human resources.
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