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Canadian exporters, TIFF take stand against Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Canadian Association of Exporters has issued a joint statement amid the attack on the region, while TIFF says it will “suspend participation” of Russian film delegations.
Sheri Elwood inks first-look deal with Blink49 Studios
The Moonshine and Call Me Fitz creator and showrunner will develop original scripted TV content under the multi-year agreement.
In brief: Something Like Truth is tops at the 2022 JETS Initiative
Plus: Face to Face with David returns to Slice, Welcome to Soulshine set for Series Mania and AstroLab readies its first original production.
EAVE announces participants for program for racialized producers
Forty-two creators hailing from across the country will participate in the EAVE On Demand Access Program.
Knowledge Network adds Gordon Loverin to its programming team
Loverin, who comes from the Tlingit and Tahltan Nations, will take on the role of producer, originals documentaries starting April 1.
Alberta to invest $225M in film, TV tax credit over next three years
The annual budget will increase to $80 million by 2024/25, revealed as part of the province’s recent budget update.
CBC expands its Kids content team
The Canadian pubcaster has recruited Swin Chang as development and production executive for CBC Kids.
Incendo, Nicely Entertainment ink development and production partnership
The first project on the docket is the limited series The Christmas Checklist, set to shoot in and around Montreal.
Ashley Rice named president and co-managing partner of Cinespace
Rice joins Cinespace executives Eoin Egan and Keith Gee in managing the growth of the global studio platform.
Canadian Film Fest to open with world premiere of Tehranto
Super Channel has partnered with the Canadian Film Fest for the third year to present its 10-feature lineup as part of its linear broadcast schedule, along with other virtual offerings.
Canadian distributors suspend business with Russia
Companies such as Blue Ant Media and Gusto Worldwide Media are cutting business ties due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Feb. 14 to 20, 2022
Transplant rises in the ratings while Children Ruin Everything remains in the top 30.
Brunico Communications issues statement in support of Ukraine
Playback‘s parent company says it will temporarily suspend business relations with Russian companies.
Future of Film Showcase reveals new leadership team, programmers, advisory board
The appointments, including co-founder Eric Bizzarri as CEO, come ahead of the short film festival’s ninth edition this summer.
The Sessions Episode 2: Former CRTC leaders on the potential problems with Bill C-11
Konrad von Finckenstein and Peter Menzies discuss the dangers of implementation of the bill as-is, and the role of the CRTC, in this second episode of a new podcast series.
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