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Productivity Media, Black Fawn Films partner for film slate
The 10 films will be curated, developed and produced by Black Fawn Films with Productivity Media Inc., which will also finance the films.
GroupM Motion Entertainment expands into Canada
The Canadian division will provide local clients with original programming and branded entertainment via creative and talent partnerships.
WGC issues letter to Heritage, Innovation ministers on AI
The guild has asked the federal government to protect the interests of human creators through the Copyright Act and Canada’s cultural funds.
Netflix ends Basic subscription plan in Canada
New users will have the option of subscribing to the streamer’s ad-supported plan, or take a step up to one of its more expensive options.
Alibi Entertainment adds two VPs to executive team
The Toronto prodco has tapped Joanne Virgo to lead its factual and lifestyle slate, with Jeff Baker overseeing production.
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.
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