Bunbury Films rolling on fiction feature L’Ouragan F.Y.T.

The French-language feature from director Ara Ball is in production through Dec. 1 in Montreal.

Faran Moradi wins $60K pitch prize at Forest City Film Festival

The festival, which featured over 80 films from Oct. 15 to 23, also marked its final day with an awards ceremony.

WFF sets Power Pitch, Doc Lab, Indigenous fellowship cohorts

The Whistler Film Festival has facilitated 10 talent programs overall in 2022, with 54 participants in total.

CMPA, DGC reach terms for three-year agreement

The terms of new Standard Agreement must still be ratified by CMPA and DGC members.

Run the Burbs starts shooting season two in and around Toronto

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.

Thunderbird talent investment offsets revenue increase in 2022

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.

David Suzuki to retire from The Nature of Things in spring

CBC says it will confirm plans for a replacement for the longtime host and environmentalist in the coming weeks.

In Brief: Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival reveals 2022 lineup

Plus: Anishinaabe filmmaker receives Netflix Canada $25,000 development grant, and Big Bad Boo Studios’ animated series wins MIPJUNIOR project pitch kids competition.

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Lagging ad demand hits Corus Entertainment’s Q4 earnings

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.

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Hot Sheet: She-Hulk demand rises for season finale

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.

Telefilm support comes to $136.8M for fiscal 2021/22

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.

Saskatchewan government tops up production grant investment

The additional $7.5 million brings the grant’s total budget to $17.5 million for the fiscal year.

Halifax’s Fine Devils Films acquires rights to Annaka novel

Andre Fenton wrote the YA novel and will also pen the screenplay, while Cory Bowles and Aaron Horton produce.

Creative BC launches Indigenous film development program

The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program is part of a $1-million multi-year fund established with the Rogers Group of Funds in 2021.

Bridge Studios plans 42-stage expansion in Burnaby by 2026

The Vancouver-based company says the additions will bring its total number of sound stage facilities to 55 across four studios.