KO Distribution hires Fred Joubaud as senior sales agent

Joubaud joins the sales arm of Montreal-based KOTV to help expand its international sales footprint.

Red Water Entertainment acquires Jevon Boreland’s Welcome

International rights to the thriller were sold to Breaking Glass Pictures earlier this year.

Locals Welcome helps unlock untapped audiences for CBC

Executive producers David York and Michael Simkin discuss showcasing Canada’s diverse food scene with the docuseries format.

WIDC selects eight directors for Story & Leadership program

The flagship program from Women in the Director’s Chair will provide the cohort with mentorship and assistance as they advance their careers and develop their projects.

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Hot Sheet: It: Welcome to Derry tops Canadian demand

Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel led digital original demand during the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

Netflix touts success of ad-supported tier in Canada

The streamer also provided some insight on how much Canadians use the platform.

Canada’s Walk of Fame names four Future Storytellers

Four new shorts from the student filmmaker program will screen theatrically in March 2026.

Crave renews Canada’s Drag Race for seventh season

The renewal arrives ahead of the reality competition’s season six premiere this month.

North of North claims five honours at 2025 DGC Awards

Trevor Solway won the Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award for his NFB documentary Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man.

Quebecor sees overall Q3 revenue increase, media revenue decrease

Quebecor CEO and president Pierre Karl Péladeau raised the alarm about the challenges faced by private broadcasters as TVA Group revenue continued to slide.

Melanie Oates rolls in B.C. on latest feature Stranger in Town

The film follows a woman driven into the secular world after being forced away from her fundamentalist sect.

Cineplex reports 9.1% decrease in attendance for Q3

Revenues for the theatre chain came in lower than expected despite continued growth in its ad sales and premium experiences businesses.

How a near-collapse inspired the launch of a Canadian distributor

Ron Dias and Joanne Jansen discuss how their struggles with their film Morningside, and its subsequent success, pushed them to enter the Canadian distribution market.

Photo gallery: PTP Pink Awards 2025

Canadian performer Beverly Glenn-Copeland was recognized with the Legacy Award during the evening, which was hosted by Emily Hampshire and Hollywood Jade.

How the creative industries can be active in Canada’s AI strategy

The Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University has developed recommendations identifying opportunities for the creative industries to be active partners in an ethical AI strategy.