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Serial Maven Studios merges with Cantina Media
The company will focus on a bespoke approach to unscripted projects in an international marketplace.
Hot Sheet: Severance demand rises as second season continues
The second season of the Apple TV+ series premiered on Jan. 17.
CBC’s new head on pubcaster’s role amid political turbulence
CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard spoke with Playback about the need to transform the public broadcaster.
Canadian media leaders discuss opportunities amid disruption
Prime Time ’25: The broadcasting and streaming execs spoke to evolving financing strategies and discoverability models in tough times.
Playback opens submissions for 2025 Indie List
The annual list measures production and development spend from Canadian independent prodcos. Complete the survey today.
Prime Time ’25 dispatches: AI, formats and election woes
Panelists discussed everything from the future of AI to how Canada’s regulatory framework stacks up globally.
Telefilm Canada adds two to project financing team
The funder also announced that longtime Telefilm executive Marie-France Godbout will retire at the end of July.
Deals: WildBrain, Cutting Class Media, GRB Media Ranch
WildBrain secures global distribution for Goddard/Brown’s Songs from the Bright Side, Cutting Class Media debuts distribution slate, and more.
OYA Black Arts Coalition report urges Black creative support
Several themes developed from interviews with emerging Black filmmakers, like the need for mentorship.
Other Animal’s Kill or Be Killed launches sales ahead of EFM
The slasher from Other Animal Entertainment stars Scream actor David Arquette and Heartland‘s Alisha Newton.
Vortex Media, Candour Pictures ink first-look deal
The deal builds on their collaboration on the MOW Trapped in the Spotlight.
Colette Watson addresses Rogers’ broadcast shakeup
Prime Time ’25: The Rogers Sports & Media exec discussed the pause in plans to commission new content for its lifestyle channels amid distribution challenges.
DGC report predicts severe PNI funding decline
The report forecasts a 23% decline in English-language PNI expenditures under current CRTC regulations.
SODEC supports production for nine documentary projects
La Société de développement des entreprises culturelles is supporting an additional three documentaries in the post-production stage.
Farpoint Films acquires Scotfree Productions
With the acquisition, Scotfree owner Scott R. Leary becomes Farpoint’s chief content officer.
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