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In Brief: Epic Storyworlds hires Chantal Cloutier for brand role
Plus: Dark Slope secures a $1.5 million investment from Relay Ventures, the Canadian Sync Awards winners are announced, and more.
CBC/Radio-Canada reports accessibility plan progress
On the programming side, initiatives include new digital content and podcasts, as well as the addition of new roles at CBC and Radio-Canada.
PVP Media launches distribution arm
Johanna Veysset will head up the new division, which is looking to represent animated and live-action shows for kids internationally.
Big Time Decent Productions launches scripted division, expands unscripted slate
The Vancouver-based prodco has hired Juliana Wimbles and Robert Vroom for the scripted arm, Bread & Better Films.
Cineflix Rights names Stephanie Coon VP of sales, North America
Coon takes on the newly created role after serving as director of U.S. sales under ITV Studios.
Reelworld’s Tonya Williams on affecting change, staying hopeful
The Reelworld Screen Institute founder is being honoured with the Canadian Academy’s Changemaker Award this year.
Studio Unagi sets up shop in Montreal
The anime-focused production company is already working on a pair of 2D-animated series that fall under a strategic partnership with France’s Ankama.
John Brunton keeps making the impossible possible
The head of Insight Productions takes a moment from his prolific producing work to reflect on his career, ahead of being honoured at the Canadian Screen Awards.
The Black Academy names Gail Case as executive director
Case will oversee the fundraising and programming of Shamier Anderson and Stephan James’ not-for-profit organization.
Guru Studio bolsters senior team with hires, promotions
Among the new additions is former Brain Power and Netflix exec Jasmine Gard.
Spin VFX’s Neishaw Ali to chair CFC board of directors
The Canadian Film Centre has also announced the appointment of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro to the board.
In Brief: Claude Doucet, Deborah MacPherson join Telefilm board
Plus: Canadian producers head to Cannes Docs, classic NFB animation goes on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and more.
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