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New CMPA report takes stock of indie development programs
The report analyzed more than 200 professional development programs and surveyed members about their experiences.
How Visitor Media gave Karen Kain her Swan Song
TIFF ’23: The team behind Swan Song explain how they created both a feature documentary and four-part series to honour the Canadian dance icon.
Considering the human factor in adopting AI
Canadian unions and industry organizations say the time is now to set regulations around the use of artificial intelligence.
CTV’s medical drama Transplant to end with season four
The CSA-winning series from Sphere Media will air its final 10 episodes beginning Oct. 6.
TIFF ’23 dispatches: Telling global stories in the copro system
The producers behind Canada-Nigeria copro Orah discuss how the film almost went to camera in South Africa, plus insight from filmmakers of the Korean disapora.
Prime Video, Reelworld launch producer training program
The program aims to build a pipeline for diverse talent in Canada to work on Amazon Studios projects.
Wind Sun Sky hires Jo Redfern as managing director of kids
The former 24 Watts and BBC brand-builder is tasked with overseeing growth for the studio’s new Future Chicken IP.
Crave orders Slaycation from Blue Ant Studios, World of Wonder
The new format sees queens from the Drag Race franchise come together for a winter cabin vacation in Canada.
Screen industry explores opportunities, boundaries of AI
Part one of a two-part feature on the rise of artificial intelligence, and how some in the industry are already drawing lines as to what is appropriate and what isn’t.
TIFF, RBC respond to petition to end partnership
The petition has more than 200 signatories, including high-profile names such as Mark Ruffalo and Joaquin Phoenix.
Family drama What Comes Next moves forward in B.C.
Alex Caulfield’s feature directorial debut stars Alison Thornton, Mena Suvari and Aaron Ashmore.
WGC, IATSE strike deal to represent script coordinators
The agreement comes three years after BIPOC TV & Film issued a petition calling for the WGC to give the entry-level position guild status.
IMPACT names inaugural career catalyst program participants
The Producers Career Catalyst Program was created to help launch the careers of English-speaking Black producers from Quebec.
CMF allocates $18M to 31 interactive digital media projects
The funding is being distributed through three programs under the CMF’s Experimental Stream.
How Departure’s ferry sinking sequences came to life
Director T.J. Scott and producer Patrick Cassavetti discuss the logistics behind keeping the Shaftesbury series’ most ambitious scenes on budget.
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