Cineflix Media elevates Sam Berliner to general counsel

Berliner will represent and advise Cineflix Media as well as engage in key initiatives and negotiations across the company.

Creative Saskatchewan, WFF launch market accelerator

The eight-month intensive program gives Saskatchewan-based producers market training in the lead-up to the Whistler Film Festival.

Six Canadian-produced projects set for Hot Docs Forum

Compy Films’ The Sandbox and Intuitive Pictures’ Israel-Canada copro The 5 Billion Dollar Scam are among the projects that will be pitched at the forum in May.

SODEC supports minority copro, post-production features

A total of eight minority coproductions were selected, with partners from France, Poland, Belgium, and Germany.

Prime Video orders more LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier?

Meanwhile, Jeremy Podeswa has signed on as a director and executive producer on the streamer’s Blade Runner 2099.

Canada lands 37 BANFF Rockie Awards nominations

The tally is higher than last year and places Canada third among countries nominated, behind the U.S. and U.K.

KO Distribution sets sales slate for Series Mania

The KOTV distribution arm will present new dramas Double Fault and Fragments, among others.

Ron Leach remembered as passionate casting director

Leach, who died last week in Toronto at age 68, had casting credits including Da Kink In My Hair and Murdoch Mysteries.

Wattpad Webtoon Studios not impacted in Wattpad layoffs

The Toronto-based digital publisher laid off approximately 15% of its workforce this month.

Hot Docs unveils initial special presentations slate for 2023

The first look at the 30th edition lineup includes Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, featuring the Canadian-born actor.

CSAs ’23: Canadian Academy CEO Tammy Frick outlines her goals

Frick, who took the helm last October, discusses her vision for the organization’s future, and potential areas of expansion.

Sarah Polley, Daniel Roher among 2023 Oscar winners

Other homegrown talent who walked away with hardware included Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser and Montreal makeup artist Adrien Morot.

Future of Film Showcase appoints new COO ahead of 10th edition

The festival has also added TIFF’s Samantha Summers to its advisory board.

Sean Menard’s love letter to MuchMusic off to SXSW

299 Queen Street West will make its world premiere at SXSW as part of its 24 Beats Per Second section.