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Telefilm commits $3 million to six Indigenous projects
Four films from the English market and two from the French will pick up funding through the Indigenous Funding streams in the Theatrical Documentary and Production programs.
In Brief: CRTC extends some deadlines for C-11 consultations
Plus: SODEC supports 10 projects in its television production assistance program, the NLFDC names its new CEO, and more.
CMF releases early data on public, industry opinion about Cancon
Canadian producers, creators and executives discussed the results at the opening panel of the Banff World Media Festival.
Pier 21 names Nicole Butler, Vanessa Steinmetz as co-CEOs
The leadership change comes as Pier 21 Films founder Laszlo Barna transitions to the role of chair.
Prime Video, Hulu commission multiverse comedy from marblemedia
Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is created by Evany Rosen and will stream on Prime Video in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and on Hulu in the U.S.
Blue Ant orders Mike Holmes series for Cottage Life, Homeful
The media company announced several linear specialty and FAST channel greenlights and renewals, including unscripted series A Secret to Die For.
Portfolio Entertainment mourns loss of CEO Joy Rosen
Rosen, who died Thursday at age 65, is being remembered for her “strategic vision and indefatigable optimism.”
Canadian broadcasters unite in historic sustainability group
Canadian Broadcasters for Sustainability was announced on the first day of the Banff World Media Festival.
Hot Sheet: Tim Robinson sketch series debuts on digital chart
Meanwhile, Succession continued to be the most in-demand show in the overall TV chart following its finale.
Titan1Studios, Abdul Malik developing climate crisis series
Breaking Point is a globe-trotting six-episode procedural expected to be filmed in Alberta.
Bell Media puts its Crave content strategy in motion
The programming teams discuss how they’ve been able to “ramp up” Crave and the impact of continued strike activity south of the border.
Sphere Films International to shutter operations
Parent company Sphere said the film sales division will close June 16 as it focuses on its distribution activities.
Heritage proposes policy to CRTC for new Broadcasting Act
The draft directions from the Department of Canadian Heritage on the implementation of the Online Streaming Act will be open for a 45-day public consultation.
Canadian films Irlande Cahier Bleu, Romi set for Fantasia
Quebec filmmaker Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms is slated to open the Montreal-based film festival.
Bell Media grows originals slate to more than 1,000 hours
The broadcaster has also announced plans to launch ad tiers for streaming platform Crave, while continuing to expand its original offerings.
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