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Sci-fi film Levels goes to camera in Winnipeg
The project stars Cara Gee and marks the feature debut for director Adam Stern.
Attorney Dina Appleton joins Cineflix Media’s leadership team
Toronto-based Appleton has been appointed as the company’s EVP, global business and legal affairs.
CSAs ’23: Makers is making moves in original content
Two producers at the Toronto-based production hub explain the company’s originals strategy and their plans for the Canadian Screen Awards broadcast.
WGC shows support for WGA as contract negotiations kick off
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Shen, executive director, WGC, says the guilds “respect each others’ jurisdiction.”
Sky Crime acquires true crime doc from Cineflix
The two-part documentary is slated to air in the U.K. on Sept. 3 under the title The Torso Killer.
Megan Colligan to depart Imax Entertainment
The Imax Entertainment president has resigned after four years in the role, and will leave Imax at the end of April.
Creative BC launches Pilot Podcast Program
The program will support the development, production, and promotion of podcasts from B.C. producers.
Martin Carrier stepping down as president of MELS
MELS management will establish a leadership transition plan following Carrier’s departure on March 24.
Deals: KOTV, TWN, Nelvana, Baeumler Productions, Gusto
KOTV’s Les Simone heads to Switzerland, a new Canadian FAST channel emerges, and the Bryan Baeumler brand grows, plus more.
Canadian producers partner with Slash on horror-focused outfit
BerserkerGang builds on an existing collaboration between Raven Banner, Hangar 18 Media, director Rodrigo Gudiño and the Guns N’ Roses guitarist.
Hot Sheet: The Problem with Jon Stewart hits digital originals chart
Meanwhile, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us ranked No. 1 for digital originals and overall TV, respectively.
In Brief: Asia Youngman, Gail Maurice among VIWFF winners
Plus, Canadian lifestyle series earn honours at the Taste Awards, and the Quebec Academy names screenwriters pitch cohort.
Summer With Hope among TIFF’s Next Wave lineup
Sadaf Foroughi’s sophomore feature is among nine selections for the annual Next Wave Film Festival this April.
Accessible Writers’ Lab releases first-ever case study report
The report offers insight into how to increase accessibility and disability inclusion in the Canadian television industry.
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