The renewal will provide actors with a pay raise while work and consultations on a simplified agreement continue.
The Toronto fundraiser had a 1980s theme inspired by the decade the CFC was “born” 35 years ago.
The market will run from Jan. 16 to 18 with a networking-first approach.
Production is underway in Alberta on the competition series that will offer a $100,000 grand prize to one creative.
NFB’s Ever Deadly gets picked up by Kino Lorber for U.S. distribution, France’s SND picks up Bravo Charlie’s Solo, plus more.
The former Thunderbird exec will lead the Network Entertainment parentco’s capital media strategy.
The former eOne SVP of production will report directly to COO Jeff Lynas and oversee scripted and unscripted productions from development through delivery.
The Commission has begun the first phase of consultations around the new Broadcasting Act, with a hearing on a proposed framework to take place in November.
Praneet Akilla is lead producer on the series adaption of Chelene Knight’s Vancouver-set novel, with 100 Dragons’ Teresa M. Ho also producing.
Plus: The ReelAbilities festival chooses its Short Film Pitch Competition cohort, Villeneuve drives toward production dates, and more.
The company’s acting CEO said, however, that the outlook in broadcasting remains “uncertain.”
Showtime’s Vancouver-shot series Yellowjackets topped the overall TV demand chart.