The French-language feature from director Ara Ball is in production through Dec. 1 in Montreal.
The festival, which featured over 80 films from Oct. 15 to 23, also marked its final day with an awards ceremony.
The Whistler Film Festival has facilitated 10 talent programs overall in 2022, with 54 participants in total.
The terms of new Standard Agreement must still be ratified by CMPA and DGC members.
Anthony Q. Farrell joins the Pier 21 Films-produced CBC comedy as executive producer and showrunner for this season, slated to premiere in winter 2023.
The Vancouver company reported $149 million in revenue for the fiscal year as it looks to properties such as Princess Power and Reginald the Vampire to propel profits in the next two years.
CBC says it will confirm plans for a replacement for the longtime host and environmentalist in the coming weeks.
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President and CEO Doug Murphy attributed the decline to an “uncertain macroeconomic environment,” but highlighted the potential for its multi-platform TV strategy heading into the next fiscal year.
Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season finale also saw increased demand for the week of Oct. 10 to 16.
The funder’s annual report shows the impact of increased federal support on its Production Program, as well as new statistics from its equity and inclusion initiatives.
The additional $7.5 million brings the grant’s total budget to $17.5 million for the fiscal year.
Andre Fenton wrote the YA novel and will also pen the screenplay, while Cory Bowles and Aaron Horton produce.
The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program is part of a $1-million multi-year fund established with the Rogers Group of Funds in 2021.
The Vancouver-based company says the additions will bring its total number of sound stage facilities to 55 across four studios.