People/Companies

Crave acquires An Optimist’s Guide for second season

The Canada/U.K. coproduction’s second season will air as a Crave Original in Canada.

CMF supports 17 projects via Changing Narratives Fund

This represents the first round of the fund that was created to support opportunities and training for diverse creators in Canada’s cultural industries.

Norm Coyne, Kate Kroll team up on Good to Be Seen doc

The film tells the story of Battlestar Galactica actor Michael Hogan, who sustained a traumatic brain injury in 2020.

CMF allocates $650K across 13 Indigenous prodcos

The Indigenous Company Impact Support Program supports companies who previously received CMF funds through its Indigenous Program.

Montreal’s Rodeo FX acquires Mikros Animation

The VFX and creative company has acquired the animation studio behind films such as PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

Insight, Groupe Fair-Play form development partnership

The partnership will focus on formats and series for Canadian and international markets.

BANFF names Korea inaugural Country of Honour

The 46th edition of the festival will feature showcases, networking opportunities and programming spotlighting Korean content.

Veteran exec Angela Jennings co-founds Skywild Pictures

Tom Hastings, former Paramount+ Canada head of original programming, has boarded the Toronto-based company as VP, development.

YMA to honour Marney Malabar and Lindsay Lee

Malabar will take home the Outstanding Achievement Award, while Lee will receive the Emerging Talent Award at the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence on May 28.

GRAiNEY Pictures taps Cohen brothers for Canadian division

The screenwriting and producing veterans are joining the company’s Canadian division in executive producer roles.

BANFF announces 2025 Diversity of Voices participants

75 producers and creators will head to the festival in June, with 25 selected to take part in facilitated pitch meetings.

Bell Media acquires majority stake in Sphere Abacus

Sphere Media acquired Sphere Abacus, formerly known as Abacus Media Rights, in 2024.