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CMF allocates $7.3M to English, French docs via POV program
The funder will open a second round of the program for French-language docs in September due to a leftover $1.1 million in funds.
Rogers, Shaw extend merger deadline
The company announced the extension as part of its Q2 2022 financial report.
Blink49 Studios partners with Jeff Wachtel’s new production banner
The Toronto studio is a strategic investor in Future Shack Entertainment, signing a long-term distribution and production deal on Canadian projects.
Hot Sheet: Departure season two makes national top 10
Meanwhile, The Amazing Race Canada continues to lead TV ratings in Canada for the week of July 11 to 17.
Gusto TV brand returns to Canada
Gusto Worldwide Media head Chris Knight discusses the relaunch of the Ottawa-based international food channel in Canada as its licensing deal with Bell Media ends.
Fae Pictures’ Queen Tut set for action in Toronto
Cameras will start rolling on the queer immigration tale, directed by Egyptian-Canadian Reem Morsi, in August.
Picard’s Confessions hits the mark in Quebec box office
The Christal Films-produced drama has earned a five-day total of more than $322,000 in a 2022 Canadian box office milestone.
AQPM calls for appeal of CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal
The Quebec producers’ association has filed a motion with the Federal Court of Appeal, arguing that the CRTC did not adequately justify the decision to modify exhibition and expenditure requirements.
Cinelease sets permanent presence in Canada with Vancouver location
The U.S. lighting and grip provider says it also plans to open a Toronto location this fall, igniting “a long, prosperous relationship with” Canada’s film industry.
How SkyMed took flight as ‘top-streamed’ Paramount+ original
Producer Vanessa Piazza and creator Julie Puckrin discuss how a flux of buyer interest and a timely concept fueled their decision to pursue a U.S. greenlight.
TikTok launches filmmaking challenge in first TIFF partnership
The popular video platform has also been named as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Short Cuts programme.
Liquid Media CFO resigns, interim replacement steps in
Sheri Rempel will temporarily replace outgoing CFO Andy Wilson, who departs the company less than two months after the resignation of former CEO Ron Thomson.
CMF adds Trent Locke to senior exec team
The former Portfolio Entertainment COO joins as EVP of finance and analytics, handling the funder’s day-to-day business and financial operations, and its strategic approach to research and data collection.
Netflix Canada commissions Mathieu Dufour comedy special
The first homegrown commission from Netflix Canada was done in collaboration with the streamer’s standup team in Los Angeles.
CTV’s The Spencer Sisters set to shoot in Winnipeg
Toronto-based actress Stacey Farber and Lea Thompson star as the series’ mother-daughter duo.
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