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CFC launches $15,000 Reel Challenge Contest
Filmmakers looking to have their say on copyright also have the chance to win some cash while they’re at it, as the CFC launches the next edition of its Reel Challenge Contest.
Hot Docs changes pitch forum, honors Ally Derks
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam founder and director Ally Derks is to receive the 2011 Doc Mogul Award at the upcoming Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, organizers said Tuesday.
Ashton to top Gimli Film Fest
The Gimli Film Festival has appointed Cheryl Ashton as its new festival director.
Cineplex goes mobile for movies
Pick the night and let the app choose your film and theatre. That’s the aim with Cineplex Entertainment’s new mobile app, available as a free download for smartphones and select digital devices from Wednesday (November 24).
Podz pic wins German festival top prize
Quebec director Daniel Grou, also known as Podz, grabbed the top prize this weekend at the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival for his coming-of-age indie film 10 1/2.
Catucci hosting Food Network series from Lone Eagle
Canadian sketch comic John Catucci is hosting the Lone Eagle Entertainment’s You Gotta Eat Here! for Food Network Canada.
Rogers slapped with lawsuit over ad campaign
Chalk one up for the little guy: upstart Wind Mobile scored a victory Friday when the Competition Bureau slapped Rogers Communications with a lawsuit over a “misleading” advertising campaign for its discount Chatr text-and-talk brand.
CRTC defends Super-Ecran’s monopoly against Quebecor Media bid
Astral Media’s Super Ecran pay television channel will not face competition in the French-language market from TVA Group’s proposed pay TV movie channel Cine-TVA service, the CRTC ruled Friday.
Whistler lifetime tribute for indie filmmakers
Indie filmmakers Bruce McDonald and Monte Hellman are to receive lifetime achievement tributes at the upcoming Whistler Film Festival.
CBC gets set to Live Right Now
Unveiled at the pubcaster’s upfront yesterday, the Ceeb is embarking on a cross-platform campaign to get Canadians to live healthier
Dogwoof acquires NFB docs
UK indie film distributor Dogwoof has snapped up nine NFB docs for its catalog.
Cineflix Studios hires Witkowski
Former founder of Alchemy Nick Witkowski has joined Cineflix Studios in London, bolstering its script division.
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