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Damon D’Oliveira appointed as CMPA chair
The producers association unveiled its board of directors for the 2023-25 term following its annual general meeting.
TVO publishes ‘final offer’ to CMG to end strike
UPDATED: Union workers at the Ontario public broadcaster have been on strike since Aug. 21.
Cinespace expands U.S. footprint with studio acquisitions
The studio operator has acquired two facilities from EUE/Screen Gems, including the filming location for Netflix’s Stranger Things.
BSO names 13 new recipients for Rogers-BSO development fund
The fund was first launched by the Black Screen Office in 2021 in collaboration with the Rogers Group of Funds and CISF.
CBC/Radio-Canada, RNZ sign collaboration agreement
The partnership will see the Canadian and New Zealand public broadcasters collaborate on podcasts and share knowledge on Indigenous culture and journalism.
T.O. Webfest changes venue ahead of 10th edition
Festival director Leah Rifkin explains how she made a last-minute pivot to move T.O. Webfest from the Artscape Daniels Launchpad to the Novotel Toronto Centre.
William F. White International reinvents itself at 60
The film equipment supplier and studio operator is rebranding to Sunbelt Rentals Film and Television after 60 years in the biz.
Blue Ant Media expands business in APAC region
The Toronto-headquartered media company has appointed Jon Penn as managing director for the region.
Prime Video, Reelworld launch producer training program
The program aims to build a pipeline for diverse talent in Canada to work on Amazon Studios projects.
Wind Sun Sky hires Jo Redfern as managing director of kids
The former 24 Watts and BBC brand-builder is tasked with overseeing growth for the studio’s new Future Chicken IP.
IMPACT names inaugural career catalyst program participants
The Producers Career Catalyst Program was created to help launch the careers of English-speaking Black producers from Quebec.
In Brief: CMPA sets 40 producers for mentorship programs
Plus: Several Canadian series have been shortlisted for the Content Innovation Awards at MIPCOM, Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation rebrands, and more.
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