Meryam Joobeur, Kazik Radwanski films set for Berlinale

Joobeur’s Mé el Aïn will world premiere in the Competition program, while Radwanski’s Matt and Mara will debut in the Encounters section.

Crave increases price of ad-free subscription plan

The price of the streamer’s highest subscription tier has been increased to $22 from $19.99, and is now in effect for new subscribers.

ZDF Studios, Super Channel co-order space series from Go Button

Factual title Into the Universe: The Secrets of the Cosmos Uncovered marks Go Button’s first commission from Germany’s ZDF Studios.

Incendo unmasks latest film collaboration with Tubi

The horror film Guess Who is directed by Amelia Moses and lands on Tubi in the U.S. on Jan. 19.

The eight-year journey to bring The Death Tour to the screen

The filmmakers behind the documentary discuss the creative and financial challenges ahead of the world premiere at Slamdance.

Just For Laughs Group names Richard B. Levy as interim CEO

Levy assumed the role earlier this month following the departure of president and CEO Charles Décarie.

Charades acquires In A Violent Nature ahead of Sundance bow

The horror film from director Chris Nash will debut in Sundance’s Midnight section on Jan. 22.

Sort Of says goodbye after three groundbreaking seasons

Creators Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo reflect on the award-winning CBC and Max original series’ impact, and some of its unsung heroes.

Pinewood Toronto has ‘all the pieces’ for Amazon MGM

Toronto’s infrastructure, tax credits and crews were all a draw to set up a production hub, according to Amazon MGM Studios’ Tim Clawson.

Laying the groundwork for CTV’s crime drama Sight Unseen

The creators and producers behind the series discuss how the unique concept of a visually impaired detective and a virtual guide unlocked critical financial support.

Send Kelp!, The Movie Man to world bow in Santa Barbara

The feature-length docs join a number of Canadian films selected for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February.

Hot Docs promotes Heidi Tao Yang to managing director

Yang has been with Hot Docs for more than eight years and is tasked with overseeing the organization’s financial health.

IDA names Ina Fichman, Michael Turner as board co-presidents

Montreal-based producer Fichman and Netflix’s Turner will work with the organization to advocate for global documentary filmmakers.

Reelworld unveils inaugural cohort for training lab

The program is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and offers virtual and in-person training on the studios’ projects in Canada.

Director Sean Baker boards hybrid doc Modern Whore as EP

The feature-length doc is produced by Clique Pictures and Virgin Twins, and is based on the memoir of the same name from co-creator and producer Andrea Werhun.