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Wildhood acquired by Berlin’s Films Boutique
The Bretten Hannam-directed feature will world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
MELS adds three to executive team
The appointments come as the company is making a major technological shift with its virtual production initiatives for both the local and international film and TV projects.
Factual prodco and distributor Off the Fence moves into Canada
Led by Imelda Wiebers, the company is seeking opportunities across science and ancient history, as well as Canadian wildlife co-production.
Michael Greyeyes inks first-look deal with Blumhouse
The Blood Quantum and Wildhood actor is featured in Blumhouse’s upcoming feature Firestarter, which was filmed in Toronto and Hamilton earlier this year.
Deals: Bell Media, Terror Films, Sinking Ship
Bell Media nabs The Unusual Suspects and a Canadian horror indie lands a North American distributor.
Anthony Shim’s sophomore feature to film in B.C., South Korea
Shim writes, directs, produces and stars in the film, which is currently in production in and around Vancouver.
Uninterrupted Canada, Bell Media go for gold with Christine Sinclair doc
Cameras will roll in the fall on the documentary about the Olympic gold medalist’s personal story of perseverance.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Aug. 16 to 22, 2021
Ted Lasso continues to lead digital originals while PAW Patrol stays in the top three in the overall demand list.
Wow! Unlimited’s Frederator Studios options Black history-themed plays
The Emmy-winning studio is developing an animated series spotlighting underrepresented trailblazers with humour for family audiences.
Canadian kids series to be adapted for U.S. market
Zash Global Media is kicking off its move into original kids content with a new version of CBC series The Thrillusionists.
Hollywood Suite slates original docuseries
Relentless: The Kevin Porter Story, about one man’s dream of becoming a professional hockey player in his 40s, will premiere next month.
Oscar-winning VFX house expanding Canadian operations, talent pool
A new Toronto-area studio will employ up to 200, while up to 300 additional staff will be spread across Montreal and Vancouver, including 100 at a new feature animation division on the West Coast.
TIFF ’21: People’s Choice Award to be announced at Tribute Awards
The festival also revealed that Night Raiders director Danis Goulet (pictured) will be feted during the one-hour broadcast ceremony.
CMPA hires PSP’s Raila Gutman for B.C. branch role
Effective this week Gutman will take on the role of director, member development, which was previously held by Linda Hay.
Sony TV acquires Darrin Rose’s short film for series development
The award-winning Oshawa-born TV writer crafted his crime short One Last Last Heist as proof of his directing ability but sped away with a new opportunity.
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