Report maps opportunities in Southwestern Ontario industry

Southwestern Ontario: Ready for Action! outlines how incentives and investment in post-secondary and infrastructure are needed.

DOC, other doc institutions announce international alliance

The announcement, made with leading documentary organizations from the U.K. and U.S., was made on the final day of Sheffield DocFest.

Producer-distributor Off the Fence entering bankruptcy proceedings

Off the Fence has offices in Amsterdam, London, Bristol and Toronto, which it opened in May 2021.

Francophones value Cancon more than anglophones: report

More than half of surveyed parents say Cancon is very important for their children.

The CW sets six Harlequin original films from Neshama, Circle Blue

The first, Montana Mavericks, will see a limited U.S. theatrical release in August courtesy of Fathom Entertainment.

Children’s series Kokum & Dot begins filming in Vancouver

The live-action and animated series teaches kids using Cree language and culture.

NCA Talent Management founder Penny Noble dies

Noble died peacefully in her Toronto home yesterday following a cancer diagnosis.

Muse signs first-look unscripted deal with Rachel Browne

Browne’s documentary work includes Crave’s Rat Park, Vice’s The Dark Side of Comedy and The Weather Network’s Water is the New Fire.

DGC selects 10 delegates for AIFF coproduction market

The Atlantic International Film Festival delegation marks an east coast expansion for the Director Market Accelerator, an initiative of the DGC’s National Directors Division.

Netflix renews Bet for season two

The manga-adapted series spent three weeks in the streamer’s global top 10 after it premiered on May 15.

Telefilm revamps film export program with key changes

Now known as the International Promotion Program – Distribution Support, the initiative is directed to Canadian producers rather than global distributors.

Photon Films hires Tanya Mason as theatrical, digital sales head

Mason replaces Marisa Friesen, who joined Elevation Pictures in May.

Corus, Rogers talk commercial disputes at CRTC hearing

Rogers is seeking less regulatory burden, but Corus has argued that regulation is needed in a transitional time for the sector.

In sync, on budget: The role of Canada’s music supervisors

How music supervisors help cost-conscious producers find the pitch-perfect tunes for their projects.

Spin Master appoints Christina Miller as CEO

The long-serving board member will replace outgoing CEO Max Rangel in July.