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

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.

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.