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Frances-Anne Solomon fixes lens on Denham Jolly
The CaribbeanTales Media Group founder is directing the web series Garvey’s Ghost, about the Jamaican-Canadian entrepreneur, and plans to shoot a film on him.
Deals: Sinking Ship, OUTtv, Blue Ant Media
CBC Gem acquires early seasons of Odd Squad among raft of Sinking Ship sales, plus OUTtv and Blue Ant Media launch new channels internationally.
Prime Video’s Three Pines not returning for second season
The Quebec-shot series has not been renewed for an additional season following its premiere in late 2022.
BANFF names 2023 Diversity of Voices participants
The program, now in its fifth year, offers emerging and established professionals from underrepresented communities with mentorship and networking opportunities.
Quebec animation Katak swims to $1 million in Canada
Katak, the Brave Beluga has grossed nearly $1.2 million since its theatrical release on Feb. 24.
Hot Sheet: The Mandalorian blasts into top two for overall demand
Meanwhile, Crave’s Star Trek: Picard placed at No. 2 and No. 5 for digital originals and overall TV, respectively.
In Brief: Three new faces join PSP board
Plus, Kari Skogland rolls on Wind River sequel in Calgary, and Canadian features score big wins across Quebec film festivals.
Shaftesbury hires Chris Farrer as VP, creative and coproductions
The U.K.-based exec replaces Alexandra Finlay, who joined A+E Networks earlier this year.
WIDC selects spring/summer 2023 CAM participants
The Career Advancement Module sessions will run March through July, coinciding with the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival and Female Eye Film Festival.
Heritage Minister rejects handful of Senate’s Bill C-11 amendments
The Bill C-11 amendments are scheduled for debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Astrid & Lilly Save the World leads nominees for 2023 WGC Awards
The WGC Screenwriting Awards will return in-person on April 24 at Koerner Hall in Toronto.
I Used to Be Funny looks to kill at SXSW
Writer-director Ally Pankiw and producer James Weyman outline how they found support in Canada for the indie dramedy they liken to The Big Sick.
Riceboy Sleeps wins TFCA’s 2022 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award
The $100,000 prize was awarded to Vancouver filmmaker Anthony Shim at the Toronto Film Critics Association’s annual gala event.
Peter Williamson launches Toronto prodco Pale Gleams
The veteran producer has acquired exclusive movie rights to Will R. Bird’s First World War memoir And We Go On.
CMF appoints new execs of growth and inclusion, IDM
The funder has appointed Marcia Douglas as VP, growth and inclusion, and Janine Steele as its first director of interactive digital media.
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