People/Companies

Brunico merges Realscreen Summit, NATPE Global

The industry conferences will co-locate at the InterContinental Miami hotel starting in 2025.

Just for Laughs files for creditor protection, cancels 2024 festival

The company will be continuing scaled-down operations as it seeks investors or potential buyers.

9 Story Media Group reduces global workforce by roughly 3%

The cuts have impacted teams in Toronto, New York and Dublin, with the company also reducing its physical footprint in New York.

CBC/Radio-Canada not impacted by federal spending cuts

A spokesperson for the pubcaster said the news “will lessen, but not eliminate” its anticipated budget shortfall in the next fiscal year.

Former CMPA chair David MacLeod dies at 69

The longtime producer was also a founding member of Screen Nova Scotia.

Kerry Appleyard joins eOne’s Canadian TV team

Appleyard’s appointment is part of a scripted and unscripted team reorganization that also sees the departure of EVP Tecca Crosby.

Paramount+, inkcanada partner on networking initiative

The #inkdrinks program invites screenwriters to inclusive networking events, which kick off in Toronto this week.

Yes TV promotes executive team as COO retires

Chief operating officer Glenn Stewart retired this month after more than 20 years with the channel.

Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade to keynote BANFF

Wade is the first confirmed keynote speaker of the 45th Banff World Media Festival in June.

Rogers joins BANFF’s Indigenous Screen Summit as multi-year presenting partner

The June ISS Pitch Forum will see the Indigenous Screen Office and the Canada Media Fund return as founding partners.

Asylum Entertainment Group opens Vancouver office

Brad Bernstein has been tapped to oversee the Canadian branch of the company.

In Brief: Heritage names latest Creative Export Canada recipients

Plus: CaribbeanTales is launching the Cross Continental Forum in Barbados, and LIFT names the first participant of its Digital Cinema Residency.