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CBC’s unscripted strategy focused on unique Canadian stories
Unscripted executive Jennifer Dettman says the pubcaster is looking for projects that feature connections to the country and spark a cultural conversation.
In Brief: TIFF adds Judy Lung to its executive team
Plus: Canadian shorts head to Shanghai, TAAFI names the next chair of the board as its co-founder departs, and more.
Plan B adaptation in the works for Germany’s ZDF
Gaumont GmbH is in production on the latest international adaptation of KOTV’s scripted anthology format.
Deals: Attraction Distribution, Blue Ant, levelFILM
Nish Media’s Pour toi Flora sells in Canada and France, Blue Ant Media secures deals for content and FAST channels, plus more.
Lopii, marblemedia lead winners at 2023 YMA Awards
Sinking Ship Entertainment executives were also lauded for their career achievements during the May 31 event.
CBC sees streaming as ‘a critical piece of the future’
CBC executives Barbara Williams and Sally Catto explain the FAST strategy and drama focus for the 2023-24 lineup.
Creative BC names 11 grant recipients for RIFF program
The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund program provides early development support for Indigenous-owned IP projects from B.C.-based creatives.
Catherine Tait to helm CBC/Radio-Canada into 2025
Canadian Heritage has extended her term as the public broadcaster’s president and CEO to Jan. 2, 2025.
CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate
The slate includes new comedy One More Time and dramas Allegiance and Wild Cards, as well as two new free streaming channels.
NFB hires former Vice producer to Quebec & Atlantic Studio
Liz Cowie is based in Halifax and will serve as a producer at the NFB studio.
Boat Rocker expands senior team, updates executive remits
The company has expanded responsibilities for a number of executives at Boat Rocker Studios to streamline operations, and added to its senior content team.
Hot Sheet: Succession tops overall chart following series finale
Apple TV+’s sports comedy-drama Ted Lasso held on to its position at the top in the digital originals chart.
Bell Media unveils acquisitions for 2023-24 programming lineup
The slate includes a number of U.S. titles for CTV and two British series for Bell Media’s CTV-branded specialty channels.
Alanis Obomsawin shares her main rule in doc filmmaking
The legendary Abenaki filmmaker reflects on her career and offers advice ahead of the Banff World Media Festival’s Indigenous Screen Summit.
Thunderbird unveils new consumer products banner
The company says Thunderbird Brands will make its industry debut at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
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