The Commission added changes to the Independent Local News Fund on June 9, the same day foreign streamers argued against supporting it at the Federal Court of Appeal.
CBC, Bell Media and the Canada Media Fund are among the more than 75 signatories supporting values around equity and inclusion.
Paramount+ in Canada acquires The Pink Pill as an original documentary, Cineflix Rights closes multiple deals for its factual content, and more.
Commissioned for Paramount’s See It Now Studios, the doc has been picked up by Hearst U.K. and Bell Media for its Oxygen True Crime channel.
Netflix’s Stranger Things moved up in demand following the announcement of its final season premiere date.
The deal includes a production and distribution partnership and is expected to close in the fall.
Day one of the Banff World Media Festival saw CBC’s content executives discuss their scripted and unscripted wishlists, while TVO execs spoke to their kids strategy.
WIFT+ Toronto and its foundation welcome new board members, the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival announces executive changes, and more.
EXCLUSIVE: The independent distributor cited market realities beyond its control for the reasoning behind the decision.
The first features from filmmakers Simon Glassman, Ava Maria Safai and Jean-Pierre Bergeron are among the projects world premiering at the Quebec festival.
Bell Media is evolving its strategy behind the streamer, from new commissions to expanding its content portfolio.
The funding was awarded under the Television Production Assistance Program.
The TV Producer Indiescreen Award includes a $20,000 prize.
Carrington replaces Sarah Spring, who left the role on March 14.
Co-CEO Troy Reeb has stepped down and John Gossling will take on sole stewardship of the Canadian media company with additional executive moves announced.