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OUTtv greenlights four original series
The LGBTQ+ network also named six returning titles, including docuseries Pride and the previously announced Avocado Toast.
Peanuts Worldwide preps for global growth with international SVP
Lisa Silverman Meyers will oversee international business for Peanuts on the heels of significant consumer products revenue growth at WildBrain.
Toronto’s Oh Ratface Films among winners at Hot Docs forum
The Canada/U.S. copro about Amazon workers’ efforts to unionize took the CMF-Hot Docs Forum Canadian Pitch Prize.
New Brunswick doubles production incentive to stabilize local film industry
Race Against the Tide producer and N.B. native Mark Bishop says the investment is the “beginning of the next chapter” for the province’s screen sector.
WIFT Toronto names new board chairs
The not-for-profit elected the CFC’s Argie Eliopoulos as board chair and named Jenn Kuzmyk as chair of the Foundation for WIFT Toronto, adding five new members to the board and three to the foundation.
National Screen Institute, Creative Saskatchewan launch crew training program
The two-week intensive for Saskatchewan residents comes as the NSI also unveils a rebrand aimed at showcasing its “commitment to underrepresented storytellers.”
W Network greenlights four original TV movies
The four-film series The Love Club is produced by the Nikki Ray Media Agency, with Corus Studios handling international distribution.
Writers Guild of Canada names new 2022-2024 council
Among those serving the new two-year term is Alex Levine, who resumes his role as president of the council and has been re-elected as Central Region councillor.
Amazon Freevee greenlights family-friendly series from Sinking Ship, eOne
Live-action dramedy Beyond Black Beauty and competition series Play-Doh Squished will both air on the AVOD’s free streaming service in 2023.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for April 18 to 24, 2022
Survivor leads ratings for the week, while Big Brother Canada takes three spots in the top 30.
ACTRA Toronto hires filmmaker Luisa Alvarez Restrepo
The film executive and producer takes on the role of manager of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at the Toronto branch of the performers’ union.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for April 22 to 28, 2022
Maxime Giroux’s Norbourg debuts at No. 1, earning more than $300,000 in its opening week, followed by All My Puny Sorrows.
Quebecor Content promotes Louis Pearson to lead content acquisition
As senior director, acquisition and original film, Pearson will lead the company’s content acquisition team in addition to his remit to develop its feature film slate.
Keith Lock to receive Reel Asian’s first-ever Fire Horse Award
Actor Sandra Oh has committed a total of $50,000 to the annual honour for Asian Canadian individuals in film and media arts.
MELS hires Geneviève Brodeur to studio operations role
The newly hired VP, studios and business development joins the TVA Group-owned company following the opening of a new soundstage for virtual production.
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