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Broadcasters pull Russian state-owned TV network
The removal of RT comes after Canada’s heritage minister expressed concerns about the presence of the Russian station in Canada amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Telefilm, Rolling Green partner on film carbon footprint study
The case study will track a major Quebec feature film through its production process to collect data on priorities for sustainable practices in the audiovisual industry.
Aircraft, WexWorks prep the Popularity Papers for YTV
The adaptation of the popular book series by American author Amy Ignatow is co-created by Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin.
CBC and HBO Max renew Sort Of for a second season
Co-creator and star Bilal Baig says there will be some new characters in season two of the Sienna Films-produced dramedy series.
Report outlines best practices for funders to identify false claims of Indigeneity
The report, created in collaboration with the Indigenous Screen Office and APTN, shares recommendations for eligibility requirements, review and remedy practices.
Gusto TV shooting new original series, Spice Secrets
Chefs Shahir Massoud and Jasmin Rose Ibrahim will co-host the series, which will feature various ways to use spices.
Bell Fund announces Slate Development Program recipients
The latest round of the fund is committing more than $2.2 million toward 90 projects from 34 independent production companies.
Neshama Entertainment hires creative producer, director of development
Lauren MacKinlay and Ian Malone join the Toronto-headquartered production banner as it touts “an ambitious film and series slate for 2022.”
Michelle Séguin named president and CEO of TFO
The appointment comes more than two years after long-standing president and CEO Glenn O’Farrell resigned to take another position outside of the sector.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 14 to 20, 2022
Netflix original Inventing Anna debuts at No. 4 on the digital originals list while The Book of Boba Fett continues to lead Canadian demand.
TIFF unveils new programmers, details for 2022 in-person edition
The new appointments include Robyn Citizen as TIFF’s director of festival programming and Cinematheque and Ravi Srinivasan, who will handle Canadian and Southeast Asian programming.
In brief: Sturla Gunnarsson joins NSI’s New Northern Voices program
Plus: Ontario invests in film and TV projects in the north, Fremantle hires global drama exec to oversee international co-productions and Brain Power launches romance-focused app.
YMA, TAAFI announce John Rooney Creator Fund winners
The LGBTQ+ writers will get to hone their craft on series in production at kidcos such as Nelvana and Sinking Ship this year.
David Cronenberg wins TFCA’s Clyde Gilmour Award
Wildhood filmmaker Bretten Hannam is among the other honorees announced by the Toronto Film Critics Association ahead of its March 7 awards gala.
Boat Rocker and Bay Mills Studios developing Jean-Michel Basquiat series
Bay Mills’ Stephan James is attached to executive produce and star as the late New York artist who was revered for his street-influenced works.
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