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Rue Morgue Cinema readies first feature
The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh lands its lead actor; writer/director Rodrigo Gudino shares his plans on how he’ll leverage Rue Morgue’s horror empire to promote the film.
The 2011 Ten to Watch: Lindsay George
This Vancouver-based cinematographer is impressing many with her aesthetic sensibilities and keen eye.
The 2011 Ten to Watch: Larysa Kondracki
The director’s first feature, The Whistlerblower, stars two Oscar winners and has earned praise around the world for its recent premiere.
The 2011 Ten to Watch: Jenn Engels
This screenwriter may have a Bay St. background, but she’s firmly entrenched in the world of comedy now, having penned scripts for HBO series and CBC comedies alike.
Playback 2011 Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame: Pierre Juneau
The Juno Awards namesake and Canadian TV industry icon is recognized for his extraordinary contributions to the industry.
Canamedia hires former CBC exec for int’l copro role
Former CBC exec Johanna Samuel has joined Toronto-based Canamedia/Distribution Access as VP of international coproductions, acquisitions and sales.
Cineflix rebrands distribution arm, inks pre-MIP deals
The move sees the indie looking to expand its IP exploitation beyond distribution and into new revenue streams.
Rogers Media bows out of Canadian Olympic consortium
The media group won’t join up with CTV to bid for the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games.
TIFF 2011: Festival prizing kicks off with Emerging Filmmakers
Toronto filmmaker Jared Raab takes home $5,000 as the winner of the 2011 RBC Emerging Filmmakers competition’s audience award.
Benedict Carver joins eOne for film and TV development
The former Dark Hero Studios exec is joining the Canadian producer to identify business opportunities in filmed entertainment.
TIFF 2011: Calm, cool Polley on waltzing the red carpet
The Canadian actor-turned-director talks to Playback about why she’s not nervous about premiering her latest film, Take This Waltz, at Roy Thomson Hall.
Ex-Magna Entertainment exec joins Marblemedia
Blake Tohana has been named to the dual role of CFO and COO at the Toronto-based prodco.
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