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Zacharias Kunuk sets historical drama in Igloolik
Filming is underway on the feature film Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), with Kunuk serving as director, co-writer and executive producer.
Atom Egoyan’s Seven Veils to world premiere at TIFF
The opera-inspired film starring Amanda Seyfried will debut as a TIFF special presentation.
Directors Guild of Canada forms working group on AI
The DGC issued the working group’s mission statement in a letter to members on July 14.
Quebec dramedy opens with $255,000 at Canadian box office
Le temps d’unété is produced by Montreal’s Attraction and directed by Louise Archambault.
CTV Life orders Country House Hunters Canada
The localized Canadian version of the Australian lifestyle format premieres in August.
SODEC selects 23 films for development support
The assistance program is designed to support the development of original documentary and fiction films from Quebec.
Corus Entertainment to pull advertising from Meta
The Canadian broadcaster is the latest media company to respond to the tech giant’s plans to block news content from Facebook and Instagram.
Animated Canadian copro selected for Final Cut in Venice
Allah n’est pas obligé is one of seven unfinished works to be presented to buyers during the Venice International Film Festival.
Fremantle hires Laura Florence to lead its global FAST strategy
The former Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment exec will serve as SVP, global FAST channels.
Hasbro, eOne launch digital series Odd-Paw Vet
The digital-first IP is created by B.C.-based illustrator Emily Mullock and L.A.-based writer Patrick Baggatta.
Imax files proposal to acquire full ownership of China subsidiary
The deal is valued at US$124 million and is estimated to close later this year.
Monica’s News begins filming in Nova Scotia
Pamela Gallant writes and directs the coming-of-age film set in 1974, with production taking place in and around Halifax.
SAG-AFTRA strike to impact thousands of Canadian workers
Canadian performers union ACTRA has voiced its solidarity with its U.S. counterpart and issued guidance on dual-member work in Canada.
In Brief: Vancouver Queer Film Festival sets 10 world premieres
Plus: Telefilm allocates $310,000 to Canadian film festivals and Cineplex reports pre-pandemic revenue levels for June.
Canadian industry experts discuss looming SAG-AFTRA strike
The U.S. actor’s union will confirm its decision to strike on Thursday afternoon following the end of talks with the AMPTP.
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