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The Open Reel secures rights to Quentin Lee’s The Way You Dance
EXCLUSIVE: Tzi Ma has also joined the feature as a producer and star, while Kyle Toy has signed on to the cast.
Multiple Canadian winners at 2025 Global Production Awards
The BC Film Commission at Creative BC won for Film Commission of the Year while Cinespace Studios Toronto was named Studio of the Year.
Avi Federgreen to distribute, remake sports drama Sunshine
Indiecan Entertainment will distribute the film in North America, while Federgreen is set to direct the English-language remake of the Philippine sports drama via his production banner.
Rocket Fund’s new program aids access to CMF funding
The org is rolling out a $3 million initiative designed to help producers unlock financing available for making Canadian kids and youth content.
Sphere Media promotes two in kids and family division
The division’s creative director Ghislain Cyr is also set to retire.
Hot Sheet: You remains top in demand for digital originals
HBO’s The Last of Us maintained top overall TV show demand for the third straight week.
‘Crisis’ in children’s content takes spotlight at CRTC hearing
Day two of the proceedings also examined Indigenous broadcasters, accessibility and the use of AI for Canadian content.
TIFF adds eight to content market advisory committee
The new members include executives from Sony Pictures Classics, Mubi, BBC Studios, Lucasfilm and more.
Deals: Seeds, JFE, Gravitas Ventures, Boat Rocker, VVS Films
Prestige International Pictures acquires the international rights to Kaniehtiio Horn’s Seeds, Just for Entertainment Distribution acquires Abroad season four, and more.
Virgil Films acquires U.S. rights to Home Free
EXCLUSIVE: Avi Federgreen’s feature directorial debut is set for a same-day theatrical and digital release in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year.
CFC selects 19 for 2025 Norman Jewison Film Program
The annual program offers training for emerging to mid-level Canadian directors, writers, producers and editors.
CMF supports six interactive, immersive projects through ISO
The six projects were selected for funding through the Indigenous Screen Office’s 2024-25 Interactive and Immersive Program.
Super Team Canada creators talk Cancon opportunities
Joel H. and Robert Cohen discuss their love letter to the country in Super Team Canada and growing opportunities for Canadian production.
In Brief: KO Distribution, Les Films Opale to distribute François·e
Plus: Crave’s comedy Double jeu returns for season two, Telefilm supports 22 film festivals across Canada, and more.
WIFT+ Toronto names Showcase Awards winners
Priscilla Galvez won the Best of Showcase and Audience Choice Award for A Fermenting Woman.
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