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WBD, Canadian Academy select 10 for directors program
The program, now in its second year, supports underrepresented creators seeking experience directing episodic television.
Sort Of wraps season three shoot
Shamim Sarif joined the directing team for what co-creator Fab Filippo called a “transformative season” of the CBC and Max dramedy.
GroupM Motion Entertainment expands into Canada
The Canadian division will provide local clients with original programming and branded entertainment via creative and talent partnerships.
WGC issues letter to Heritage, Innovation ministers on AI
The guild has asked the federal government to protect the interests of human creators through the Copyright Act and Canada’s cultural funds.
The Legacy Awards announce details for second edition on CBC
Shamier Anderson, Stephan James and the team discuss plans to build upon last year’s show, with Keshia Chanté as host and Jordan Rudder as a producer.
Boat Rocker uncovers third season of Secrets in the Ice
The media company greenlit a new season of the Shark Teeth Films unscripted series following a number of international acquisitions.
DGA ratifies new contract, will not join WGA on picket lines
The guild stated that the new agreement with the AMPTP covers significant advances in such matters as wages, global streaming residuals, and creative rights.
NATPE Global announces new team for January event in Miami
The team includes Claire Macdonald as executive director of the North American content marketplace.
Deals: Amuz Distribution, Blue Ant International, Knowledge Network
Amuz Distribution closes format licence agreement for Writer’s Block, Blue Ant International secures sales of history-themed series and docs, plus more.
CMF selects 54 companies for $4M in development support
The 2022-23 recipients of the Slate Development Pilot Program each receive $75,000 for up to three doc or children’s projects.
Bell Media asks CRTC to eliminate local news requirement
The broadcaster is also seeking a reduction in Cancon spending and more “flexibility” in how it serves local communities, citing mounting financial losses.
Corus makes cuts to original programming team
A spokesperson tells Playback the move is part of a restructuring and an “enterprise-wide cost review” amid economic uncertainty.
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