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Canadian Academy brings on Tammy Frick as new CEO
The longtime executive director of the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival will join the Canadian Academy effective Oct. 31.
Mercury Filmworks appoints Julie Pandeya as CFO and COO
Pandeya will report to the company’s founder and CEO Clint Eland and will oversee its finances, business and legal, and studio operations, among others.
NATPE to file for bankruptcy in move to restructure
The organization behind the global marketplace has cited event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the Chapter 11 filing.
Lisa Broadfoot appointed CMPA’s VP, industry and business affairs
Broadfoot joins the CMPA from Boat Rocker Media and will “play a strategic role leading business affairs support” for association members.
Abacus Media Rights names North American sales director
Anne Corsak joined the London-based and Canadian-owned distributor following the acquisition of Flame Media.
Blue Ant acquires connected TV marketplace Media Pulse
The company’s SVP says extending its capabilities for advertisers is a natural progression from its FAST investment.
Stellar Creative Lab opens Toronto CG animation studio
The Vancouver-based company’s new location will be led by line producer Tracy Grant.
U.S. court holds up stay of Cineplex, Cineworld proceedings
The theatre chains were scheduled for an appeals hearing next month, which have now been cancelled due to Cineworld’s decision to file for bankruptcy.
Cineplex reportedly in talks for Regal Entertainment merger
Cineplex has approached parentco Cineworld’s lenders on a deal to merge the two companies, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Fairclough, LaRose launch production hub Two Wise Monkeys Canada
The Toronto-based unscripted prodco has launched with a development slate stacked with true-crime, paranormal, history, science, and nature series.
Meridian Artists expands to Vancouver with new agent
Katharine Pavoni will work in the key creative and directors division for the B.C. office, adding to the agency’s principal offices in Toronto and L.A.
Hyperlocal and Hip: J. Joly’s ‘pioneering’ production model
The Kingston, Ont.-based producer has a production model in the works to create local filming hubs outside of major cities, with two Tragically Hip musicians as investors.
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