Ricardo Trogi

Ricardo Trogi’s autobiographical films continue with 1995

Filming is now underway in Montreal before the production heads to Morocco and Nepal.

Cineflix Rights adds Crave’s Late Bloomer to MIPCOM slate

The Cineflix Media distribution arm has also added a trio of Super Channel originals to its unscripted lineup.

CBC greenlights Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan

The unscripted paranormal comedy series is produced by Blue Ant Studios and set for a winter 2024 launch.

Shadow Pine Studios inks slate deal with Super Channel

The true crime series Killer Clues: Forensics and Texts, Lies & Videotape are the two projects under the deal.

Deals: Keshet, Guru Studio, Thunderbird, BossaNova

Keshet International acquires global rights to two Radio-Canada series, Guru Studio sells 123 Number Squad!, ATN inks Disney Star channels deal, plus more.

Thunderbird CEO shares timeline for potential sale

CEO and chair Jennifer Twiner McCarron discussed the company’s recent strategic review in a year-end call with investors.

Soul’s Road rocks out in Edmonton

The Canadian film stars country music artist Dallas Smith and marks the first dramatic feature for director Joel Stewart.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Letterkenny cracks digital demand top three

On the overall TV chart, Adventure Time jumped to No. 2 on the list from No. 7 in the previous week.

Three Canadian titles to world premiere at WFF

The Whistler Film Festival announced the first Canadian titles in its 2023 lineup, with five films from B.C.-based directors.

CBC, Max original Sort Of to conclude with third season

Co-creators Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo announced the creative decision to end the series in an Instagram post.

Playback Film Summit’s first lineup of speakers unveiled

The 2023 virtual summit will take place Oct. 24 and 25, featuring executives from Elevation Pictures, Game Theory Films and TIFF.

WIDC selects eight directors for Career Advancement Module

The fall edition of the Women In the Director’s Chair program will provide participants with a springboard to build and launch a strategic career plan.

Michelle Grady upped to president of Sony Pictures Imageworks

Grady has been with the Vancouver-based VFX and animation studio since 2016.

Connect3 Media names Sky Studios exec as managing director

Jason Simms will be responsible for growing the company’s slate and building new partnerships in the newly-created role.

Sinking Ship, BBC bring Odd Squad to the U.K.

The Toronto-based prodco and BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions are coproducing a U.K. version of the kids franchise.