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TIFF 2008: CFC unveils copro training program
First-of-its-kind effort to team Canadian and Brit writers with top TV story consultants
TIFF 2008: Mehta tackles ‘universal’ problem
Domestic violence and isolation in immigrant communities at heart of Heaven on Earth
TIFF 2008: Café spotlights Canuck musicians
Music supervisors from Weeds, Ugly Betty, Sony and ABC watching for acts to put on screen
TIFF 2008: Hard cuts and the upside of rejection
Your film didn’t get into the festival? Programmer Matthew Hays sympathizes, but try to see it his way…
TIFF 2008: Blindness recut since Cannes
The rise of digital cinema makes it easier for on-the-fly changes between festivals, but will critics stop for a second look at the Toronto version?
TIFF 2008: Market remains upbeat
U.S. and Aussie rights for horror Vinyan go to Sony, 24 City goes to Cinema Guild
TIFF 2008: Spy and producers still at odds
Efforts to reach out-of-court settlement at impasse. McGartland says he will drag TIFF into court
TIFF 2008: CTV backing Burns on My Canada doc series
Egoyan, Biname, McKellar, Rozema and others sign on to spotlight their hometowns. Cross-country features to unspool at Vancouver Olympics
TIFF 2008: Variety taps Tabarrok
Producer of Coopers’ Camera and Down in the Dirt one of ’10 Producers To Watch,’ says magazine
TIFF 2008: Gross talks war, budget cuts
Passchendaele made more poignant by Canada’s recent losses in Afghanistan, say cast and crew, while taking aim at Ottawa
New film czar at Telefilm
Distribution and marketing vet Stephanie Azam given greenlight power over Canada Feature Film Fund, taking over for Clarkson. Eyeing commercial and cultural projects
TIFF 2008: Festival opens with a bang
Pomp and patriotism mark debut of Paul Gross’ wartime drama Passchendaele. Festival unveils new fund in honor of organizer Dusty Cohl
TIFF 2008: Ouat snaps up CFC shorts
Toronto distributor takes world rights to entire catalogue
TIFF 2008: CFTPA honors Merilees
Vancouver producer of TIFF closing film Stone of Destiny takes third annual prize and $10,000. CFTPA renews Producer’s Award for five years
TIFF 2008: Edison and Leo makes its bow
Canada First! opens with puppets, electricity
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