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How Canadian horror fits into Shudder’s originals strategy
Sam Zimmerman, head of programming, shares what the horror-focused streamer is looking for in its next Canadian acquisitions.
TIFF ’21: Canadian filmmakers eye foreign sales
The Industry Selects program – curated by programmers for a second year – holds a level of critical clout with buyers and other international festivals, say Canadian participants.
How to solve a compounding problem?
The perennial shortage of production accountants has been made worse by the competition for resources, but new opportunities are emerging that can balance greater industry arrears.
Mogul prepares for second blockchain vote
The company is currently accepting scripts, with industry vets such as David Cormican set for its film selection committee.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 2021
Free Guy and PAW Patrol: The Movie continue to lead the Canadian box office.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 2021
Le guide de la famille parfaite crosses the $2 million mark, coming in second behind comedy Maria.
Veteran producer announces retirement from NFB
Newfoundland producer Annette Clarke, who has worked with the NFB for 25 years, is behind a number of documentary projects.
TIFF launches Every Story to support diverse filmmakers
The fund is launched in partnership with NBCUniversal, who will match all donations in 2021.
Panel tackles actionable solutions to Asian racism
Creators lament inaccurate depictions of cultural norms, lack of opportunities to work on creating authentic Asian stories and how internalizing racism impacted their careers.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Aug. 23 to 29, 2021
Ted Lasso continues to top the digital originals list for a third week, as Walking Dead steps in to lead the overall demand list.
CBC unveils fall podcast lineup
Six new shows, including a trilogy exploring radical extremism, join returning titles like Pop Chat, Party Lines and SickBoy.
Canadian/Irish festive royal feature begins production
Christmas at Castle Hart will be directed by Stefan Scaini and star Lacey Chabert and Stuart Townsend.
Production starts on marbleKids’ Lady Ada’s Secret Society
The comedy is written and created by Shannon Fewster with Second Jen’s Samantha Wan directing.
Prime Video joins with Left Bank for scripted drama
Cameras are rolling on Amazon Prime Video and Left Bank Pictures’ Three Pines, starring Alfred Molina and directed by Sam Donovan, Tracey Deer and Daniel Grou.
CMF contributions spark production despite pandemic: annual report
The 2020/21 report outlines the contributions made towards equity and inclusion initiatives and declines in viewership of CMF-funded Canadian programs except in Quebec.
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