People/Companies

Bell Fibe TV1 greenlights County Blooms for second season

The new season expands from its Peterborough County, Ont. beginnings with a tour across Ontario and Quebec.

WGC report shows dramatic drop in Canadian TV episodes

The Writers Guild of Canada says it’s seeing declines in Canadian TV episodes across all formats.

WBD Access Canada sponsors showrunners bootcamp

The Diversity Showrunner Bootcamp is led by Anthony Q. Farrell and his company Canfro Productions.

In Brief: RIDM sets opening, closing films for 2024 edition

Plus: CBC, APTN and the ISO select two creators for pre-development support, five Newfoundland producers will be honoured at SJIWFF, and more.

Attraction signs first-look deal with Ryan McMahon

The deal is part of Attraction’s broader strategy to expand their English-language content offerings.

Mercury Filmworks, Trustbridge team on 2D animated series

Gustavo is based on the book series by Mexican author-illustrator Flavia Z. Drago.

Shaftesbury backs indie U.K. prodco Turning Point

The move is part of Shaftesbury’s continued investment in the international production sector.

Blackbird Productions takes flight with Michael Greyeyes film

The Light Before the Sun is set to premiere at the Hamilton International Film Festival on Oct. 26.

KO Distribution acquires seven titles for sales slate

The acquisitions include five series, one feature film and a documentary.

Amuz Distribution picks up several series ahead of MIPCOM

The Quebec City-based company is bringing a JFL-backed sales slate to the October market.

Photo gallery: CBC New Indigenous Voices turns 20

The National Screen Institute celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Gillian McKercher

McKercher’s latest, Lucky Star, recently closed out the Calgary International Film Festival.