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CSAs ’22: Documentary features lead winners on night one
Oscar Peterson: Black + White and Ghosts of Afghanistan score three awards each as the Canadian Screen Awards begin a week-long rollout of winners.
Directors Guild of Canada’s B.C. District Council calls vote for strike mandate
DGC BC says year-long negotiations over a new collective agreement have broken off over issues including COVID testing and employer clawbacks.
Hot Docs managing director Alan Black announces resignation
Black will step away from Hot Docs after more than 20 years with the Toronto-based documentary-focused festival.
Montreal’s Sphere announces restructure and rebrand
The production and distribution group says it’s unifying its portfolio of companies under the Sphere banner “to enhance and support the creation, production and distribution of content.”
Magali Simard to depart City of Toronto film sector position
Simard’s last day as film sector development program manager is April 13, with her next role to be announced in the coming weeks.
Boat Rocker elevates sales execs to SVP roles
The company has bolstered its rights division as it expands its work in scripted and unscripted content across its portfolio of production companies.
CMF to invest $366M in 2022/23, focus on stability
While program changes have been limited, the funder has expanded its diverse community definition to include 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and persons with disabilities.
Jean Bureau steps down as Incendo president and CEO
Updated: Parent company TVA Group has announced that Jean-Philippe Normandeau will continue as COO and “maintain continuity in the development” of the Montreal company.
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television Canadian lead Phil King retires
Victoria Valius and Stephanie Shinkoda have been named co-country managers for SPT in Canada and now share oversight of the territory.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 21 to 27, 2022
Our Flag Means Death tops digital originals demand while Bridgerton hits No. 4 in the lead-up to its season two premiere.
Canadian producers weigh the risks and benefits of self-distribution
Producers behind Dawn, Her Dad and the Tractor and White Elephant talk about handling distribution on their own.
Boat Rocker reports record revenue in 2021, falls short of forecast
Year-end revenue for fiscal 2021 came to $580.4 million, up 156% from the previous fiscal year, with the company expecting further growth as it increases its premium scripted slate.
The CW picks up Family Law for U.S. debut
International distributor Entertainment One brokered the deal for the Canadian legal drama.
In brief: Inès among world premieres set for Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma
Plus: Wildhood and Night Raiders get Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award nods, Drinkwater to open international youth festival, and more.
Canadian producers look for ‘magic element’ at Canneseries
The team behind CBC Gem series Revenge of the Black Best Friend share their sales hopes in Cannes while in competition at the TV festival.
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