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Love Nature commissions several originals ahead of MIPTV
The slate includes two titles from Off the Fence, titled Jaguar Journals and Enchanted Forest.
Neshama inks first-look deal with writer Abdul Malik
EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto prodco has optioned Malik’s scripted series Bruiser as part of the deal as it expands its series slate.
Thunderbird hires Netflix exec to lead L.A. scripted hub
Hillary Zwick Turner has been named SVP, scripted content as Thunderbird builds up its premium film and TV slate.
Seneca College launches film training institute
The Seneca Film Institute has a focus on “innovation in storytelling forms and technologies,” in front of and behind the camera.
How Headspinner Productions is holding onto its IP
The Toronto prodco behind the newly announced Aunty B’s House discusses its strategy, including “digital-first” and “audio-first” approaches.
CSAs ’23: Digital contenders stand out in history-making year
Producers of Fakes, Detention Adventure, and Chateau Laurier discuss the impact the awards have on marketing and pitching a series.
Cossette signs letter of continuance with ACTRA
The agreement will allow the agency to work with unionized performers through the end of the year amid Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings.
Egale asks CRTC to consider removing Fox News in Canada
The non-profit says the potential for segments that encourage anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate means it is in the public interest to hold consultations.
Nelvana teams with Toikido on Piñata Smashlings
The two plan to develop a 2D-animated kids series based on Toikido’s gaming IP that launches on Roblox in June.
Antica launches podcasts with an eye on adaptation
Antica Productions president Stuart Coxe discusses how podcasting can be a bridge between international content distributors of varying scale.
In Brief: Factory Film Studio promotes Dru Viergever
Plus: Alanis Obomsawin will be honoured with the Edward MacDowell Medal, several Canadian shorts head to Annecy, and more.
Antonia Gutierrez joins Wind Sun Sky Entertainment
The former Nickelodeon animation manager will oversee development as the studio gears up for content growth and a push into the U.S.
Elemental Post launches full-service studio in Vancouver
The boutique facility offers colour, sound and finishing services, as well as a 4K theatre.
Hot Sheet: The Mandalorian tops digital, overall demand charts
Meanwhile, Showtime’s Yellowjackets and HBO’s Succession rocketed up the digital originals charts.
Connie Cocchia on casting authentically for her first feature
The filmmaker discusses the process of casting an actor on the autism spectrum for her Vancouver film When Time Got Louder.
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