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Blue Ant Studios adds Canadian titles to sales slate
The global studio and rights business has added 85 hours of Canadian programming to its catalogue.
Shaw Rocket Fund adds TikTok’s Gave Lindo as board member
The children’s and family media fund has also expanded its team with a key hire and promotion.
Amanda Handy assumes ownership of Nomad Films
Nomad Films founder Mark Johnston and Handy discuss the factual prodco’s creative direction under its new leadership.
Film legend, CFC founder Norman Jewison dies at 97
Tributes have poured in to remember the late film legend, who died at his home on Jan. 20.
NFB closing interactive studios, will reinvest $3.5 million
The NFB says it will partially reinvest funding to an initiative to find new methods of production and distribution.
Just For Laughs Group names Richard B. Levy as interim CEO
Levy assumed the role earlier this month following the departure of president and CEO Charles Décarie.
Hot Docs promotes Heidi Tao Yang to managing director
Yang has been with Hot Docs for more than eight years and is tasked with overseeing the organization’s financial health.
IDA names Ina Fichman, Michael Turner as board co-presidents
Montreal-based producer Fichman and Netflix’s Turner will work with the organization to advocate for global documentary filmmakers.
Reelworld unveils inaugural cohort for training lab
The program is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and offers virtual and in-person training on the studios’ projects in Canada.
Amazon MGM Studios inks long-term deal with Pinewood Toronto
The multi-year agreement will provide the U.S. company with the exclusive use of five sound stages for its productions.
Canadian associations join global call for streaming regulations
The CMPA, AQPM and APFC are among 20 global screen organizations calling on governments to protect local content and IP.
Out On Screen executive director Brandon Yan to depart in March
Yan has led the Vancouver-based 2SLGBTQIA+ media arts and education organization since mid-2020.
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