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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.
Op-ed: Strategies for distribution and discoverability in 2025
Blue Ant Studios co-president Mark Bishop explores how evolving distribution needs and publicity strategies can drive success.
Duo Productions, Poutine Studios form content partnership
The companies plan to leverage their respective expertise to create original English and French-language content.
Brain Power Studio promotes Nancy Yeaman to COO
The Newmarket, Ont.-based content producer and distributor also added Rimma Belau as its director of finance.
Black Women Film! Canada launches national program
The bilingual program launched its first stage on Jan. 16 in Montreal and is free to apply.
Allegiance leads 29th WGC Screenwriting Award nominees
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at Toronto’s Koerner Hall on April 28.
Blue Ant Media greenlights five originals, renews four
The greenlights include three new titles for T+E and HauntTV, plus two for Cottage Life, Love Pets and Declassified.
Boat Rocker hires Mellany Welsh in SVP role
The former Nelvana head will manage Boat Rocker’s brand portfolio.
CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides to address attendees at BANFF
This will mark Eatrides’ second address at the festival since becoming the CRTC’s chairperson and CEO in early 2023.
Sphere Media, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau partner on docuseries
The six-part series is based on Grégoire Trudeau’s 2024 memoir Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other.
ITV Studios Nordics acquires ‘Ultimate Challenge’ format
Renamed as The League of Extraordinary… for the global market, the format made its debut on CBC as Canada’s Ultimate Challenge.
Blink49 Studios hires Andrew Nissen for scripted VP role
The Toronto-headquartered company also promoted four executives across its Toronto and L.A. teams.
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