People/Companies

CMF supports 38 prodcos through Slate Development Pilot Program

The program offers a stream for companies that have a track record with the funder and one for those without prior CMF-funded projects.

Robin Cass, Robert Munroe to adapt Ava Lee novels into series

The duo has optioned the series of crime fiction novels along with four prequels from Canadian author Ian Hamilton.

CMF supports 16 content creators via Digital Creators Pilot Program

The creators selected for the program will draw funding from a pool of just under $320,000.

Cartuna and Dweck Productions board horror comedy Dead Lover

The two New York-based prodcos are taking North American distribution rights through a new joint venture.

Chase Joynt’s The Nest among Hot Docs world premieres

The feature documentary, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, is directed by Joynt and Julietta Singh.

Boat Rocker taps Brad Horvath for VP role in L.A.

The former BBC Studios exec will lead Boat Rocker’s distribution of scripted and feature doc content across the U.S. and Latin America.

CMPA ups Jason Lee to managing VP role for B.C. branch

Lee will continue to manage the office of B.C. industrial relations while overseeing the daily operations of the CMPA-BC producers branch.

Black Screen Office reveals Business Exchange exec roster

The second annual BSO Symposium is set for April 1 in Toronto.

CK Talent opens Canadian division, appoints Lowell Schreider as head

Schreider has previously served as as national director of marketing and communications for Comweb Group and William F. White International.

Sherry Fynbo’s Last Word Entertainment bolsters team

James Carroll and Fiona Crago have both joined the new Toronto-based production and distribution company.

Elevation’s Sarah Timlick joins Amazon MGM Studios

Timlick will oversee theatrical distribution in Canada.

Telefilm Canada adds Dominique Lapierre to board

Lapierre has been the executive director of Théâtre de la Ville since 2021.