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Beth Janson steps down as TIFF COO
A spokesperson for TIFF confirmed to Playback that Janson’s resignation was communicated to the team this week.
CBC Gem launches on Roku in Canada
CBC Gem’s live and on-demand programming is now available for free on the Roku streaming player or Roku TV.
Phil Lind remembered as Canadian broadcasting legend
The longtime Rogers executive made significant contributions to the Canadian screen sector, including the founding of the Rogers Group of Funds.
CMF allocates $2.8M to 13 French-language docs via POV
Projects from PVP Media, Item 7 and Magasin Général are among the program’s funding recipients.
Bell Fund appoints new French market deputy director
Pierre-Anaïs Parent St-Gelais succeeds Chantal Côté, who departed the Bell Fund to lead the Canadian Academy’s Quebec section.
Toronto’s levelFILM hires former Sphere Films execs
Olivier Gauthier-Mercier and Lainie Elton have been hired to the executive team in VP roles.
GEMS announces Emerging TV Producers Program participants
The program is aimed at providing B.C.-based women and gender diverse creators with a launchpad for their careers in the Canadian TV industry.
Four Canadian films set for TIFF’s Industry Selects lineup
The annual program gives films not part of the festival’s official selection an opportunity to be showcased to international buyers.
Joe Natale alleges wrongful dismissal in suit against Rogers
The company responded by alleging its former CEO improperly awarded himself “excessive compensation” upon learning he could be ousted from the role.
CMPA announces 2023 Indiescreen Awards nominees
The Established Producer and Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer award winners will be announced on Sept. 7.
Matt Johnson comedy among 13 films selected for Telefilm funds
The features will receive a shared $6 million from the Production Program’s low budget minority coproduction and big budget streams
TVO’s union workers go on strike
The first-ever strike at the public broadcaster follows months of negotiations over wage increases and temporary worker contracts.
Canadian Academy’s Quebec section to be led by Chantal Côté
The Bell Fund’s Montreal deputy director has been named executive director of the Quebec branch effective immediately.
Bell Media to take Vrak off the air
The decision followed Videotron’s move to pull the French-language specialty channel from its TV service last week.
TIFF to world premiere Lil Nas X documentary
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero follows the Grammy-winning rapper’s first world tour.
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