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In Brief: Canadian Short Screenplay Competition returns
Plus: The DOC Institute announces its Breakthrough 2.0 Lab participants, five Canadian shorts are bound for Sundance, and more.
Production volume down 18.5% in 2023-24, CMPA reports
Both Canadian and FLS production volumes saw decreases between April 1, 2023 to March 31.
Bell Media, Lionsgate developing series with Point Grey Pictures
The scripted series is part of a first-look television deal between Lionsgate and Point Grey, founded by Vancouver’s Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
TV Directors of the Year 2024: Tanya Talaga, Courtney Montour
The duo discuss the process of bringing Talaga’s bestselling book The Knowing to the screen.
French-Language Series of the Year 2024: Survivor Québec
The localized version of the legendary franchise has amassed a dedicated fanbase with the help of strategic programming and promotion from Noovo.
Boat Rocker inks Weather Channel distribution deal
Boat Rocker has acquired the rights outside of the U.S. for 18 series totaling more than 400 hours.
Catherine Tait on industry ‘in crisis,’ her CBC/Radio-Canada legacy
The outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO reflects on her time at the head of the pubcaster and the state of the screen sector.
No additional funds for screen sector in fall fiscal update
Film and TV stakeholders had urged the government to commit to permanent budget increases for Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund in the Fall Economic Statement.
Dealmaker of the Year 2024: 9 Story’s Vince Commisso
The 9 Story president and CEO discusses the synergies created through Scholastic’s $250 million investment.
Bell Media reveals initial lineup for rebranded channels
Great Pacific Media’s Rocky Mountain Wreckers will debut on USA Network while Cream Productions’ The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot heads to Oxygen True Crime.
Hot Sheet: Arcane rises in demand through finale
The last three episodes of the series’ second season, based on Riot Games’ League of Legends, released on Nov. 23.
Scripted Series of the Year 2024: Geek Girl
The Canada and U.K. coproduction stepped into the global limelight in spring, attracting millions of views in its first four weeks.
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