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Telefilm plots 18-month course amid leadership shift
The film funder has set three strategic priorities as it plans to “act swiftly” in the ever-changing audiovisual sector.
Corus Entertainment hires Jeff Norton to lead content venture, inks overall deal
Waterside Studios will develop and produce premium scripted IP, starting with a partnership with fellow Corus subsidiary Nelvana for live action youth content.
Bleecker Street sets output deal with levelFILM
The agreement will see Toronto’s levelFILM handling Canadian distribution for Bleecker Street’s North American titles beginning in 2023.
Gary Mundell, Colin Geddes pair up for Tippett Productions
Tippett Canada president Mundell and Ultra 8 Pictures’ Geddes are spearheading the launch of the Canadian-based shingle to produce original content.
Bob Higgins tapped to helm new prodco
The veteran kids exec has departed Boat Rocker to join New York’s Trustbridge Global Media and lead an “aggressive” expansion into the kids and family biz.
Cineplex exploring ‘all avenues’ in light of Cineworld bankruptcy filing
The Canadian theatre chain warned investors that Cineworld “may not have the ability to satisfy the full amount of any damages or costs” ordered by the court due to the bankruptcy proceedings.
Jesse Wente to step down from Indigenous Screen Office
Kerry Swanson has been appointed as executive director, with Wente set to leave at the end of the year.
NFB announces new head of its Quebec and Atlantic studio
Rohan Fernando will be based out of Halifax, where he will work on the NFB’s English-language documentary production slate.
Deals: Vice, This Place, Sphere Media, Fuse TV
Canada’s Oscar entry, Eternal Spring, signs worldwide licence deal with Vice, V.T. Nayani’s This Place lands international sales agent, and more.
Amazon’s head of Canadian originals departs
Christina Wayne leaves Amazon Studios after playing a key role in the development of its Canadian originals strategy.
Fountainhead Talent relaunches as Element Artist Management
Roberta Romano has succeeded Julie Lafontaine as the talent agency’s owner and president.
Chanda Chevannes joins NFB’s Ontario Studio as exec producer
The Unfractured director has more than two decades of experience as a documentary filmmaker.
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