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Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Kristina Wong
The Toronto producer is poised to become a “changemaker” with plans to launch her own production company and an Asian-Canadian crew database.
Golden Delicious offers positive queer Asian-Canadian representation at VIFF
The coming-of-age film, which was a Talent to Watch 2020 recipient, will have its world premiere at VIFF on Oct. 5.
Cineflix brings Canadian scripted, factual content to MIPCOM
New factual titles O.J. Simpson: Blood, Lies & Murder and Patrick Aryee’s Wild World are among the sales slate.
Iconic series The Beachcombers getting animated treatment
B.C. producers Nick Orchard and Blair Peters are developing the new version and plan to pitch it to broadcasters in spring 2023.
Canadian Academy brings on Tammy Frick as new CEO
The longtime executive director of the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival will join the Canadian Academy effective Oct. 31.
Mercury Filmworks appoints Julie Pandeya as CFO and COO
Pandeya will report to the company’s founder and CEO Clint Eland and will oversee its finances, business and legal, and studio operations, among others.
NATPE to file for bankruptcy in move to restructure
The organization behind the global marketplace has cited event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the Chapter 11 filing.
Lisa Broadfoot appointed CMPA’s VP, industry and business affairs
Broadfoot joins the CMPA from Boat Rocker Media and will “play a strategic role leading business affairs support” for association members.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Mitch Geddes
The production executive for original dramas and features at Bell Media has built a reputation as a creative collaborator with sharp instincts and an eye for talent.
Guru Studio secures global broadcast deals ahead of MIPCOM
Big Blue and True and the Rainbow Kingdom have been picked up by broadcasters in Spain, Portugal, and the Philippines, among others.
Indigenous creators partner on doc to share traditional teachings
Elders’ Project, supported by Telus Originals and Creative BC, will feature the stories, traditions and wisdom of three Indigenous elders.
Abacus Media Rights names North American sales director
Anne Corsak joined the London-based and Canadian-owned distributor following the acquisition of Flame Media.
Reeyaz Habib’s Fat Lady Sriracha begins production
Habib directs and wrote the feature, which is produced by Shachi Sharma and Jaskaran Singh.
BSO selects 16 creators for Rogers, CISF-backed development fund
The Rogers-BSO Script Development Fund provides financial and mentorship support to creators for their scripted and documentary projects.
Blue Ant acquires connected TV marketplace Media Pulse
The company’s SVP says extending its capabilities for advertisers is a natural progression from its FAST investment.
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