After launching its own Toronto-based cinema in 2012, Canadian festival Hot Docs plans to expand the venture by adding an additional 50-seat screen, via a smaller second venue. (Pictured: Hot Docs exec director Chris McDonald)
Company president Stephen Lategan (pictured) says its new offering will help Canadian indie producers reap commercial success by employing the Hollywood-style 50/50 marketing-to-production ratio.
As part of the win, the creators of Michael Shannon Michael Shannon John and Mixed Match receive $3,000, mentoring, and help to attend the 2013 Hot Docs Forum.
Kim Nguyen’s child soldier drama and Panos Cosmatos’ Vancouver-filmed sci-fi thriller (pictured) took home three awards each on Monday night.
Les Pee Wee 3D tops the box office for the week of Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013.
Les Pee Wee – L’Hiver Qui Achange Ma Vie is the top Canadian film for the week of Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2012.
Esimesac is the top Canadian film for the week of Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2012.
The Hobbit sees a holiday high with its third week at #1, for the week of Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013.
The Hobbit tops the box office for the week of Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2012.
The Hobbit tops the box office for another week.
NCIs tops TV for the week of Dec. 17 to Dec. 23.
Big Bang tops TV for the week of Dec. 10 to Dec. 16, 2012.
Ted is the top-selling DVD for another week.