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SODEC funds development for 20 scripted and documentary features
Projects from Kim O’Bomsawin and Émile Gaudreault are among the titles named under the development assistance program.
In Brief: CFC introduces scholarship to offset tuition fees
Plus, the RBC and Canadian Academy’s MVP project hits a milestone in its latest funding round.
Cinesite buys L’Atelier Animation
The Montreal-based studio behind Fireheart will help Cinesite better meet a global demand for animated content.
Multiple Canadian titles set for Frontières copro market
The four-day event returns to Montreal today as part of the Fantasia International Film Festival.
My Policeman joins TIFF’s 47th edition as world premiere
Directed by Michael Grandage and starring Harry Styles, the film marks the sixth world premiere announced by the Toronto festival.
Inaugural participants named for pilot AccessCBC program
The scripted and documentary cohorts receive training and mentorship opportunities, with the latter participants picking up development funding for their short projects.
Netflix to acquire Sydney, Vancouver animation studio
The acquisition was announced as the streamer revealed its Q2 2022 results, which saw a more muted subscriber loss than predicted.
Hot Sheet: The Amazing Race Canada leads national TV ratings
The Insight Productions reality competition series brought in more than 1.6 million viewers after a three-year hiatus.
Lilly Singh pacts with Blink49 Studios and Bell Media
The scripted and unscripted content deal will focus on developing TV content that showcases underrepresented communities.
Crimes of the Future carves out international sales
David Cronenberg’s sci-fi thriller has been acquired in more than a dozen territories, including India, Latin America, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Francesca Accinelli named interim head of Telefilm
The VP, promotions, communications and international relations will temporarily take the reins from outgoing executive director and CEO Christa Dickenson.
Corus expands StackTV’s reach in Canada
Sports-focused streaming service FuboTV has added StackTV as part of a premium package.
Dan Levy launches new shingle
The Schitt’s Creek co-creator has partnered with publicist Megan Zehmer to develop the slate for Not a Real Company Productions.
Guru, TIME Studios tackle kids media literacy
The studios are in development on Scoops, an animated series for kids five to eight to teach them about misinformation.
The Woman King set to world premiere at TIFF
The TriStar Pictures title is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and includes Cathy Schulman and Viola Davis as producers.
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