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YMA, TAAFI unveil John Rooney Creator Fund recipients
The program sees three emerging LGBTQ+ creators receive financial support and mentorship to develop their content development and scriptwriting skills.
Former CMPA chair David MacLeod dies at 69
The longtime producer was also a founding member of Screen Nova Scotia.
Code 8 Part II leads Netflix’s top 10 films in Canada, U.S.
The Code 8 sequel landed at No. 1 on both charts one day after launching on the streamer.
Kerry Appleyard joins eOne’s Canadian TV team
Appleyard’s appointment is part of a scripted and unscripted team reorganization that also sees the departure of EVP Tecca Crosby.
Telefilm’s Julie Roy addresses recent study on gender equity in Canadian film
The study, published earlier this month, estimated that Canada’s screen sector won’t hit gender equity until 2215.
SODEC selects 21 films for development assistance
The projects include 12 feature-length narrative films and nine documentary titles.
Leah Rifkin co-developing format with King of Mask Singer team
Rifkin has partnered with Wonwoo Park and his Seoul-based prodco DiTurn to develop the reality music format Mystery House of Songs.
TikTok opens short film competition to Canadian creators
The #TikTokShortFilm competition takes place during the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Quebec producers, crews reach tentative agreement
AQPM and AQTIS IATSE Local 514 were in negotiation on the collective agreements for film, television and new media.
Guru Studio options children’s book series Spot for TV
A preschool TV series based on the books is currently in the works, with former Amazon Kids+ exec Sarah Maizes on board in a consulting role.
CMPA-BC case study examines animation’s carbon footprint
The study, which assessed the annual emissions of a B.C.-based animation studio, found remote work had a significant impact on its overall footprint.
Deals: Fremantle, Quebecor Content, Amuz
Fremantle has sold CTV’s Sullivan’s Crossing in multiple Asian territories, Quebecor pre-buys season four of My Life is Murder, plus more.
Paramount+, inkcanada partner on networking initiative
The #inkdrinks program invites screenwriters to inclusive networking events, which kick off in Toronto this week.
Yes TV promotes executive team as COO retires
Chief operating officer Glenn Stewart retired this month after more than 20 years with the channel.
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