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In Brief: William F. White International ups Daniel Braun
Plus, Canadian Film Fest reveals inaugural You-CAN-Pitch participants, Cinespace and York University partner on a production accountant program, and more.
Balloon House pumps up for takeoff
Brandon Lane, a former Corus and Nelvana producer, has left the mediaco to join his wife in building up their boutique prodco with a burgeoning slate.
Filmmaker Claude Fournier dies at 91
Fournier leaves behind a rich legacy in Quebec cinema as a prolific director, including the film Two Women in Gold (Deux femmes en or).
Attorney Dina Appleton joins Cineflix Media’s leadership team
Toronto-based Appleton has been appointed as the company’s EVP, global business and legal affairs.
Megan Colligan to depart Imax Entertainment
The Imax Entertainment president has resigned after four years in the role, and will leave Imax at the end of April.
Martin Carrier stepping down as president of MELS
MELS management will establish a leadership transition plan following Carrier’s departure on March 24.
Deals: KOTV, TWN, Nelvana, Baeumler Productions, Gusto
KOTV’s Les Simone heads to Switzerland, a new Canadian FAST channel emerges, and the Bryan Baeumler brand grows, plus more.
Canadian producers partner with Slash on horror-focused outfit
BerserkerGang builds on an existing collaboration between Raven Banner, Hangar 18 Media, director Rodrigo Gudiño and the Guns N’ Roses guitarist.
Cineflix Media elevates Sam Berliner to general counsel
Berliner will represent and advise Cineflix Media as well as engage in key initiatives and negotiations across the company.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios not impacted in Wattpad layoffs
The Toronto-based digital publisher laid off approximately 15% of its workforce this month.
Julie Roy appointed executive director, CEO of Telefilm Canada
The NFB senior leader takes the reins from Francesca Accinelli, who was serving as interim head after Christa Dickenson’s departure last September.
TIFF taps Norm Wilner as acting lead programmer for Canada
Wilner first joined the Toronto International Film Festival’s programming team in 2022.
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