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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.
Photo gallery: Consulate General of Canada’s Oscars reception
Canadian Oscar nominees and other notables gathered at the official residence of the Consulate General of Canada to the United States in Los Angeles on March 9.
Bloomberg orders unscripted Canada/U.K. copro
An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet is coproduced by Toronto’s Cream Productions and Wildfire Television.
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