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Photo gallery: CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival – June 5-10, 2012
The six-day fest showcased 244 shorts from around the world, plus a programming lineup including industry roundtables and a masterclass with Jean Marc Vallee.
Canada becomes 2012 country of honour at MIPCOM
The tribute is the latest by Telefilm Canada to get Canadian producers seen and sold abroad to build audience awareness for their product back home.
Fiona Conway named CBC News exec director of programming
Effective July 23, she will oversee programs including Marketplace, The National and World Report.
Telefilm reports 24% portfolio improvement in 2011
The agency’s first annual Success Index results show that the primary source of growth came in the commercial component, in part on success of Barney’s Version (pictured).
Kids’ CBC Days comes back with new partners
The public broadcaster is bringing back the popular two-day event, with TD signed on as a sponsor.
Jim Marchbank and Toby Jenkins join TVO’s board
Former Science North CEO Marchbank (pictured) and Techtown founder Jenkins were appointed to the public broadcaster Tuesday.
New TIFF Asian film summit to support deal making
The event will bring together executives in the Asian and western industries during this year’s festival in September.
Canada’s overhaul of copyright regime becomes law
Bill C-11 was granted royal assent on Tuesday, ending four attempts to get copyright modernization legislation through Parliament.
Taxi Instagrams an indie film promotion
The agency responded to a Twitter message asking for ideas to promote a Montreal film with an outdoor campaign that makes use of smartphone photography.
Karlovy Vary jury member Papineau: Film fest competitions “unfair”
“One person is on a horse, and another is in a wheelchair, and they’re being judged together. And one goes home a winner, and the others feel like crap,” the veteran Quebec actor says.
Rogers plans Sask. doc in wake of local Citytv launch
Director Stephen Onda (pictured) is to make a one-hour documentary about boom sectors in the western province.
Luminaries to promote Telefilm private donation fund
Five high-profile business people will encourage corporate support for the recently established fund.
Fantasia drawing 250 industry professionals: Organizers
The Montreal event will host an international co-production market later this month.
Fall TV: The next big thing on specialty
A breakdown of what’s gaining momentum on specialty networks, and the shows expected to be hits right out of the gate, according to TV execs.
Citytv Saskatchewan launches on Canada Day
Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) has been turned into a presence for Citytv in the province, alongside expanding Rogers Media’s national platform.
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