Canadian media leaders discuss opportunities amid disruption

Prime Time ’25: The broadcasting and streaming execs spoke to evolving financing strategies and discoverability models in tough times.

Playback opens submissions for 2025 Indie List

The annual list measures production and development spend from Canadian independent prodcos. Complete the survey today.

Prime Time ’25 dispatches: AI, formats and election woes

Panelists discussed everything from the future of AI to how Canada’s regulatory framework stacks up globally.

Telefilm Canada adds two to project financing team

The funder also announced that longtime Telefilm executive Marie-France Godbout will retire at the end of July.

Deals: WildBrain, Cutting Class Media, GRB Media Ranch

WildBrain secures global distribution for Goddard/Brown’s Songs from the Bright Side, Cutting Class Media debuts distribution slate, and more.

OYA Black Arts Coalition report urges Black creative support

Several themes developed from interviews with emerging Black filmmakers, like the need for mentorship.

Other Animal’s Kill or Be Killed launches sales ahead of EFM

The slasher from Other Animal Entertainment stars Scream actor David Arquette and Heartland‘s Alisha Newton.

Vortex Media, Candour Pictures ink first-look deal

The deal builds on their collaboration on the MOW Trapped in the Spotlight.

Colette Watson addresses Rogers’ broadcast shakeup

Prime Time ’25: The Rogers Sports & Media exec discussed the pause in plans to commission new content for its lifestyle channels amid distribution challenges.

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.