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Book of Negroes, Amazing Race pick up CCE prizes

The winners of the fifth annual awards, presented by the non-profit Canadian Cinema Editors organization, were announced at a gala held in Toronto on June 4. (Book of Negroes pictured.)

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Playback’s 5 to Watch: nominations now open

We’re looking for the hottest talent in the Canadian screen production industry – and we need you to help us find it.

Inaugural Jumping Screens participants unveiled

The CFC and CBC have selected three YouTube creators for a workshop that aims to help online creators get content onto new screens.

Vimeo launches SVOD tools for content creators

Creators using Vimeo can now charge fans of their work a monthly subscription fee for unlimited viewing.

Why CraveTV didn’t have a problem with Letterkenny

As production starts on Bell Media’s adaptation of Jared Keeso’s Letterkenny Problems, Mike Cosentino and New Metric Media discuss translating the web series for TV(ish).

Shomi goes out of beta and into OTT

Rogers and Shaw announce the untethering of Shomi to cable and internet subs starts this summer.

Video content is king at 2015 AToMiC Awards

Recognizing innovation at the intersection of media and advertising, the 2015 AToMiC Awards saw tear-jerking storytelling and cutting-edge transmedia take top prizes.

Much Digital Studios goes live, reveals talent

The youth brand’s move into the MCN space launches with 13 Canadian YouTubers on the roster.

Stuart Garvie takes over sales at Bell Media

The former GroupM CCO takes over the top sales job from Mary Ann Turcke, who herself took over Kevin Crull’s position as head of Bell Media in April.

JFL plants digital comedy seeds with CW

A new deal with U.S. net CW will see Montreal’s Just for Laughs do a broadcast special and new digital comedy series for the teen-skewing net. (JFL COO Bruce Hills pictured.)

Tony Elliot, Jason Leaver among WGC Award winners

The Orphan Black and Out with Dad writer/creator, respectively, take home honours from the Writers Guild of Canada. (Elliot pictured.)

Collective Digital Studios opens Toronto office

Jordon Bortolotti, formerly of Blue Ant Media, is heading up the MCN’s first Canadian outpost. (Bortolotti pictured.)