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Blue Mountain Film Festival to launch in summer 2022
Artistic director Helen du Toit says she wants the southern Ontario festival to foster intimate relationships between producers and be a “co-production hub.”
In brief: Heritage minister unveils plan for cultural sector summit
Plus: Two production prizes are handed out at the Whistler Film Festival, season two renewals roll in at Love Nature and Apple TV+, and more.
Spark short film to offer paid mentorship program
In seeing the power of mentorship programs first-hand, the film’s producers will provide nine up-and-comers with experience, thanks to the support of Telus Storyhive.
Matthew Berkowitz named president of Thunderbird Entertainment
Reporting to CEO Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Berkowitz will oversee M&A, production, distribution and acquisitions of IP across the entire company.
ViacomCBS Int’l Studios partners with Wattpad Webtoon
The deal allows ViacomCBS to tap into both Wattpad and Webtoon’s IP to co-produce regional content across the global market.
Sally Lee to lead the Canadian Independent Screen Fund
Lee will work to establish a $10-million annual fund to support screen-based content by Black and people of colour professionals.
Toronto’s Infield Fly secures international deal for Ryan Reynolds-narrated Curb Your Carbon
Netherlands-based factual specialist Off the Fence will distribute the doc worldwide, building on the company’s Canadian presence.
Hot Sheet: Top TV programs for Nov. 22 to 28, 2021
Hudson & Rex and Murdoch Mysteries rise in the ratings and W Network’s Countdown to Christmas programming gives the specialty channel a boost.
Noovo is bringing Survivor to French-speaking audiences
The legendary reality show will feature a local cast.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2021: Renuka Singh
PRESENTED BY CBC: Since becoming a screenwriter in 2018, the B.C. writer has already worked with Lark Productions and Great Pacific Media, and now has a zombie-murder mystery in development.
WarnerMedia, Canadian Academy launch directors program
Following the success of the WarnerMedia Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program, this new initiative will offer creators from underrepresented communities on-set experience.
Thunderbird Entertainment chairman departs
Brian Paes-Braga (pictured) has served as chairman of the Vancouver-based company’s board of directors since 2019.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 2021
Ghostbusters: Afterlife remains at the top of the box office, while Aline and L’Arracheuse de temps crack the top 10.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 2021
Caramel Films France/Canada copro Aline, a fictionalized take on Celine Dion’s life, debuts at No. 1, followed by L’Arracheuse de temps.
CMPA, AQPM reach tentative agreement with ACTRA
The deal, which must still be ratified, marks the tentative close of negotiations for three national IPAs for CMPA, including NABET and the DGC.
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