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Rogers won’t appeal B.C. decision on board of directors
The B.C. Supreme Court ruled in favour of Edward Rogers’ decision as majority shareholder to reconstitute the company’s board of directors after he was voted out as chair.
NFB adds Niki Little to Winnipeg studio
The former artistic director of imagineNATIVE announced her departure from the Toronto-based festival earlier this month.
Deepa Mehta attached to write, direct adaptation of Burnt Sugar
The Indo-Canadian director says she “couldn’t say yes fast enough” when asked to bring the debut novel to screen.
Telefilm adjusts production program requirements for 2022
Among the program’s core eligibility changes are the inclusion of diverse language films and theatrical distribution requirements.
WIFT report calls for zero-tolerance approach to diversity failures
The recommendations from the WIFT Canada Coalition study include a call for an industry data taskforce and clear consequences as a prerequisite for government funding and support.
Three tips to draw the attention of festival programmers
More than a dozen film festival experts are set to offer advice following the upcoming Playback Film Summit panel on the importance of the festival circuit.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Oct. 25 to 31, 2021
Ted Lasso returns to the top of the digital demand list, while PAW Patrol holds the No. 2 spot in overall demand in Canada.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2021: Tamar Bird
PRESENTED BY CBC: The first recipient of this year’s 10 to Watch is the powerhouse producer behind director Kelly Fyffe-Marshall’s award-winning and culturally impactful shorts.
Playback Film Summit to address Canadian challenges
Participants in the inaugural two-day event next week will hear from leading producers, sales agents, distributors, funders, financiers and industry organizations addressing both challenges and opportunities.
Spin Master rolls on second feature, spinoff series
PAW Patrol was the first preschool property for the toyco-turned-producer which revealed ambitions, in Q3 reports, to expand its movie-making capability and launch a new film every year.
First-look exclusive deal links eOne with Alleycats Films
The new agreement increases eOne’s unscripted offerings, and aligns with the company’s strategy to partner with top creatives to provide high-end factual world wide.
BSO names inaugural projects for development fund
TD has joined the program to support mentorship opportunities at two key stages of project development.
Network Entertainment picks up Brat Pack memoir
The Vancouver prodco known for pop culture-icon projects will follow Weekend at Bernie’s Andrew McCarthy as he reunites with prominent young actors who starred in coming-of-age films in the 1980s.
Women dominate Whistler Film Festival lineup
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter will open the festival, which has achieved directorial gender parity in the 2021 lineup.
Nova Scotia takes the spotlight with Moonshine
Creator Sheri Elwood shares how the semi-autobiographical series came to life and how it’s part of a growing revival of the province’s film industry.
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