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Heather Haynes, Elizabeth Radshaw exit Hot Docs

Hot Docs has no immediate plan to fill the roles, with Diana Sanchez supporting the programming and industry teams in the meantime.

CMPA sends producer, screen industry delegates to Ireland

Fifteen producers will participate in the Galway Film Fleadh and meet with Irish production studios, buyers and distributors.

Adnaan Wasey tapped as Calgary film commissioner

The Toronto-born, New York City-based media executive will assume the role on Aug. 1.

Statement Animation enters live events in co-development deal

President and CEO Matthew Celestial discusses how live entertainment can be utilized to support independent animation.

Rogers closes transaction for MLSE majority stake

Announced last September, the deal sees Rogers acquire BCE’s 37.5% stake for $4.7 billion.

Report explores rural Ontario production models, limitations

Filmmaking Outside the Box: Disconnection and Disruption in Rural Ontario outlines how producers adapt to limitations imposed by budget, equipment and crew.

Joel Bradley promoted to president of Atomic Cartoons

Bradley will leverage 11 years of experience at the Thunderbird Entertainment subsidiary to spearhead business development and manage its production pipeline.

In Brief: Knowledge Network sets Christine Sinclair animated short

Plus: Two Canadian projects win at Sunny Side of the Doc, Eleanor Noble is re-elected as ACTRA national president, and more.

Cineplex’s Ellis Jacob to retire at the end of 2026

The president and CEO has been at the helm since 2003.

Omnifilm announces several executive changes

Changes at the Vancouver prodco include VP Brian Hamilton stepping into the newly created CEO role.

Corus sees television revenue drop 11% in Q3 2025

The company also saw overall revenues drop 10% compared to Q3 2024.

DOC, other doc institutions announce international alliance

The announcement, made with leading documentary organizations from the U.K. and U.S., was made on the final day of Sheffield DocFest.