Reynolds Mastin reflects on the CMPA’s 75-year anniversary

The president and CEO shares how the association has evolved in the last few years through changes to the board of directors.

Photo Gallery: CMPA’s 2023 Year-End Party

See which screen industry members mixed and mingled at Chotto Matte in Toronto.

Black Academy, Insight name 2023 cohort for skills development program

The second iteration of the program added five new training streams for emerging Black media professionals.

WGC, CMPA negotiations to continue in January

The Canadian writers guild and producers association have agreed that the current IPA will remain in force beyond its expiry date on Dec. 31.

TFCA unveils 2023 Canadian film nominees in split categories

The 27th annual film awards also saw BlackBerry‘s Glenn Howerton win the first-ever award for performance in a Canadian film.

French-Language Film of the Year 2023: Le temps d’un été

How Louise Archambault’s ensemble film led a string of box office hits for Patrick Roy’s Immina Films.

Show of the Year 2023: Little Bird

How Rezolution Pictures and Original Pictures told the story of Little Bird “the right way.”

Pinecone & Pony, Jane win Children’s & Family Emmys

The second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards were held in L.A. on Dec. 16 and 17.

Cyber-punk thriller Nobel and the Kid kicks off in North Bay

The revenge thriller from Other Animal Entertainment marks the feature debut of director James Anthony Usas.

Chateau Laurier wins 2023 Web Series World Cup

The win marks the second trophy for Canada in the annual competition, following The Communist’s Daughter in 2021.

NFB eliminates two executive producer roles in restructure

David Christensen and Rohan Fernando departed the federal agency last week, Playback has confirmed.

Trailblazer Nancy Chapelle reflects on multifaceted career

Chapelle leaves behind a lasting legacy as she prepares to depart the Bell Fund – just as she did at TVO and Catalyst before.

APTN partners with Disney on Ojibwe version of Star Wars

The Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba are also partners, along with support from the federal government.

Kids Production Company of the Year 2023: Sinking Ship Entertainment

The Toronto-based prodco has stayed competitive by looking beyond North America for sales and partnerships.

Deals: Encore, WildBrain, Samsung

Sovimage-produced anthology series Une affaire criminelle has been picked up for a number of European territories, plus more.