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Hot Docs Forum paused for 2025

The pausing of the forum also comes with a recalibration of Hot Docs’ industry activities, according to a release.

Nearly 100 industry creatives join Diversity Showrunner Bootcamp

The program is run by Anthony Q. Farrell through his prodco Canfro Productions.

In Brief: Nelu Handa to lead PSP’s Scripted Series Lab

Plus: The Quebec division of the Canadian Academy introduced its Pitch des scénaristes – Séries cohort and Bell Fibe TV1 dives into Backyard History.

Simply Johanne named Outstanding Feature at Reelworld

Other winners include Bobby Singh Brown’s Stealing Vows for the Audience Choice Award and Amir Zargara’s A Good Day Will Come for Outstanding Short Film.

Boat Rocker sees a revenue decline in Q3

The Toronto-based company reported an 81.2% drop in revenue as it continues to operate in a challenging industry environment.

Eva Thomas directs first solo feature with Nika & Madison

The film is a feature-length adaptation of Thomas’ 2023 short film Redlights.

Super Channel promotes three to director roles

The promotions include Eva Lonoza as director of distribution sales marketing and strategic partnerships.

Blue Fox’s Canadian division to acquire Unobstructed View

The deal expands Blue Fox’s North American footprint and was announced at AFM last week.

Aron Levitz appointed co-president of Wattpad

Levitz will remain as president of Wattpad Webtoon Studios.

OUTtv, BBC co-commission Glow Up season seven

Season seven of the popular make-up reality competition will launch internationally on OUTtv alongside the U.K. broadcast.

Quebecor’s media division sees revenue dip

Media revenue for the quarter saw a 6.6% decrease compared to the prior Q3.

BCE reports media advertising, subscriber revenue uptick

The Bell Media parentco said advertising revenue grew by 7.9% while subscriber revenue grew 13.5%.