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Marianne Culbert joins Mercury Filmworks
The former Nelvana executive becomes VP of production at the animation studio.
TIFF13 Industry Conference Highlights: Alison Thompson
As part of TIFF’s “Moguls” presentations, the co-president of Focus Features International discussed the fall festival circuit, the Toronto market and how to ace a pitch meeting.
TIFF13 Reel Reviews: Siddharth
Strong storytelling and an authentic vision of India set director Richie Mehta’s latest feature off on a fine start to market, says film critic Thom Ernst.
TIFF13: Xavier Dolan’s Tom a la ferme sells internationally
U.K.’s Network, France’s MK2/Diaphana, ABC Cinemien in the Benelux, and Sweden’s Folkets Bio have picked up the French-language pic (pictured) from the Quebec director.
The 2013 10 To Watch: Brandon James Scott
The award-winning illustrator, designer and director at Guru Studio has racked up kudos for his pre-school animated series Justin Time.
The 2013 10 To Watch: Chloe Robichaud
At just 25 years old, the Quebec-based director is already a festival veteran, with her latest, Sarah Prefere la Course, premiering at TIFF this week.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, 2013
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is the top Canadian film for another week.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, 2013
The Butler tops the box office for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, 2013, while Mortal Instruments is #5 overall.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 19 to Aug. 25, 2013
Epic is the top-selling DVD for the week of Aug. 19 to Aug. 25, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2013
Cancon in the top 30: Amazing Race Canada continues its winning streak, while Rookie Blue, The Listener and Motive are also in the top 30.
TIFF13: FilmBuff takes on Burt’s Buzz
New York-based digital distributor FilmBuff has taken the theatrical and VoD rights to Everyday Pictures’ Burt’s Buzz (pictured), a documentary on Burt’s Bee’s founder Burt Shavitz.
Participant’s Jim Berk on tax credits lifting Canadians in Los Angeles
The head of Jeff Skoll’s production and financing shingle told a TIFF panel on Friday that the Canadian system “levels the playing field and provides a platform” for Canadian talent (Berk pictured).
TIFF13: Paul Haggis’ ‘Third’ act
The Canadian director (pictured) discusses his Elgin superstition and shopping the indie Third Person at Toronto.
Fandor movie site to launch Canadian subcription VOD service
Targeting what it says is an underserved market, the U.S. film streaming service will offer Canadians indie, classic and foreign language titles.
The Film Farm adapting Anne of Green Gables musical for film
The Toronto-based prodco will produce the project, written by Kristen Thomson, with Kelley Harron and Brian Robertson of L.A.- and Toronto-based Side Road Media.
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