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SODEC supports 20 features, shorts from emerging creatives
The selected projects will receive production funding under SODEC’s emerging creation assistance program.
In Brief: In Flames wins $100,000 Red Sea festival prize
Plus: The Reelworld Screen Institute joins the Netflix-BANFF DOV Initiative, BlackBerry garners a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination, and more.
In a Violent Nature to world premiere at Sundance
Chris Nash’s slasher film has also been picked up for distribution by the AMC Networks-owned horror streamer Shudder.
Netflix Canada adds eOne’s Chris Bell to content team
Bell will work with Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury to develop Netflix’s Canadian scripted slate.
Hot Docs reveals 2023 doc fund recipients
A total of $257,500 has been dispersed through the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund and CrossCurrents.
WGC says broadcasting system is at ‘make-or-break moment’
The Path Forward: Telefilm Canada and TVO also discussed the need for contributions to directly support Canadian feature films at the CRTC hearings.
Bell Fund appoints Marcia Douglas as new executive director
The Canada Media Fund exec succeeds Nancy Chapelle, who is retiring from the role at the end of the year.
WildBrain commissions Degrassi docuseries
The three-part series will be produced in partnership with Peacock Alley Entertainment, and explore the 40-year history of the Canadian TV franchise.
Negotiations stall between WGC, CMPA over IPA
The parties have not returned to the bargaining table since Nov. 23, Playback has learned.
CBC execs say Canadian players will lose out under current system
The Path Forward: the pubcaster also addressed the “ripple effect” its $40 million programming budget cut will have on the indie sector at the CRTC hearings.
TIFF unveils annual Canada’s Top Ten list
The 2023 list includes seven debut features, such as The Queen of My Dreams and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person.
Quebecor Fund, CMF allocate $2.5M for production, exports
The financing is provided through the Quebecor Fund’s Television Production Assistance and Export Assistance programs.
Crave inks content deal with New Metric Media, Jared Keeso
The multi-year deal will see Crave order 49 episodes from New Metric and Keeso, with Letterkenny spinoffs and a new comedy series currently in development.
Taylor Olson’s Look At Me to world premiere at Slamdance
The feature documentary The Death Tour by Stephan Peterson and Sonya Ballantyne is also set to make its world bow at the festival.
XYZ Films acquires Backspot for U.S., Australia, New Zealand
D.W. Waterson’s competitive cheerleading drama is slated for a spring 2024 theatrical release in the U.S.
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