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TIFF 2023 lineup kicks off with Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins
The soccer comedy will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
The Legacy Awards announce details for second edition on CBC
Shamier Anderson, Stephan James and the team discuss plans to build upon last year’s show, with Keshia Chanté as host and Jordan Rudder as a producer.
Boat Rocker uncovers third season of Secrets in the Ice
The media company greenlit a new season of the Shark Teeth Films unscripted series following a number of international acquisitions.
Pixcom promotes five to management team
The Montreal-based prodco has also announced the sale of dramedy Audrey est revenue to the Middle East.
Quebec’s Rafaël Beauchamp among Sundance Ignite fellows
The year-round fellowship provides artistic and professional development support to emerging fiction and documentary filmmakers.
DGA ratifies new contract, will not join WGA on picket lines
The guild stated that the new agreement with the AMPTP covers significant advances in such matters as wages, global streaming residuals, and creative rights.
NATPE Global announces new team for January event in Miami
The team includes Claire Macdonald as executive director of the North American content marketplace.
Deals: Amuz Distribution, Blue Ant International, Knowledge Network
Amuz Distribution closes format licence agreement for Writer’s Block, Blue Ant International secures sales of history-themed series and docs, plus more.
Karen Chapman embarks on feature directorial debut
Village Keeper has started principal photography in Toronto and is based on Chapman’s award-winning short film Measure.
CMF selects 54 companies for $4M in development support
The 2022-23 recipients of the Slate Development Pilot Program each receive $75,000 for up to three doc or children’s projects.
Bell Media asks CRTC to eliminate local news requirement
The broadcaster is also seeking a reduction in Cancon spending and more “flexibility” in how it serves local communities, citing mounting financial losses.
Corus makes cuts to original programming team
A spokesperson tells Playback the move is part of a restructuring and an “enterprise-wide cost review” amid economic uncertainty.
Vice Media to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group
The company confirmed the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved a bid of US$350 million.
All3Media International secures rights to Paul Kemp’s Bitcoin doc
Searching for Satoshi: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Bitcoin Creator was commissioned by CBC for The Passionate Eye.
In Brief: CMPA’s Indiescreen Awards returning to TIFF
Plus: Terril Calder’s NFB installation Meneath: The Mirrors of Ethics wins at Tribeca, Blown Away heats up for season four, and more.
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