✖
People/Companies
Tribeca, YouTube partner with global film festivals
The 10-day digital event We Are One: A Global Film Festival will feature free curated programming from the likes of TIFF, Cannes, Berlin and Sundance.
Shaftesbury, LaRue projects among Development Packaging picks
Of the 164 projects submitted for the IPF and CMF program, 13 English-language and seven French-language short-form scripted series made the cut.
How 9 Story stays productive in a pandemic
President and CEO Vince Commisso explains how the company will maintain its output in the long term during the COVID-19 crisis.
Martin Carrier to succeed Michel Trudel as MELS president
The video game developer exec will serve as SVP, business development and transition to the role of president when Trudel’s contract expires. (Carrier pictured)
Canada Council, CBC launch digital funding initiative
Digital Originals offers artists and creators a maximum of $5,000 from the Canada Council, with the funder supporting approximately 200 projects.
In brief: Telefilm grows its exec team
Plus: Several Canadian titles make Annecy’s Official Selection and ET Canada will broadcast a week-long country music concert fundraiser.
Annick Mahnert takes Frontieres reins as it pivots
The genre industry initiative has also shifted its annual International Co-Production Market online.
CRTC postpones CBC hearing due to COVID-19
Originally set for next month, the Commission said the licence renewal hearing’s new date would be announced at a later time.
WildBrain Television appoints Corus exec to new post
Katie Wilson has been hired as VP, channels and curation after six years with Corus Entertainment as director of programming, kids.
CFC Features’ Justine Whyte departs
The director and executive producer has been a driving part of the program since its creation in 1992, and has worked closely with over 100 writers, directors and producers.
Deals: Media Ranch, eOne, CTV
Media Ranch strengthens its U.S. presence, eOne signs a multi-year distribution agreement and Jamie Oliver’s latest joins CTV’s lineup.
CRTC approves Bell’s V acquisition
The Commission found that the transaction serves the public interest and noted that the rationale for its decision would be published at a later date.
The definitive CDN broadcast and production resource.Over 5,000 company listings!
