Xavier Brassard-Bédard appointed as CEO of TFO

Brassard-Bédard succeeds Michelle Séguin, who has been CEO since February 2022.

Denis Côté doc among Canadian films to screen at Berlinale

Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s Honey Bunch and Eric San’s animated feature Space Cadet will make their world premieres.

Catherine Tait on industry ‘in crisis,’ her CBC/Radio-Canada legacy

The outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO reflects on her time at the head of the pubcaster and the state of the screen sector.

No additional funds for screen sector in fall fiscal update

Film and TV stakeholders had urged the government to commit to permanent budget increases for Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund in the Fall Economic Statement.

Dealmaker of the Year 2024: 9 Story’s Vince Commisso

The 9 Story president and CEO discusses the synergies created through Scholastic’s $250 million investment.

Bell Media reveals initial lineup for rebranded channels

Great Pacific Media’s Rocky Mountain Wreckers will debut on USA Network while Cream Productions’ The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot heads to Oxygen True Crime.

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Hot Sheet: Arcane rises in demand through finale

The last three episodes of the series’ second season, based on Riot Games’ League of Legends, released on Nov. 23.

Scripted Series of the Year 2024: Geek Girl

The Canada and U.K. coproduction stepped into the global limelight in spring, attracting millions of views in its first four weeks.

TFCA unveils 2024 Canadian film nominees

The nominees for best Canadian film and documentary were announced by the Toronto Film Critics Association on Dec. 15.

BANFF adds three execs to board of directors, names new vice chair

The new additions to the board come from Fifth Season, YouTube and Banijay Rights.

Changemaker of the Year 2024: Kerry Swanson

The CEO of the Indigenous Screen Office discusses the organization’s historic year securing permanent funding from the federal government.

The Dot Film Company rolls on found footage film Followers

Directed by Ken Amlin, the thriller sees a group’s attempt to grow their YouTube following take a deadly turn.

Dale Heslip’s Blue Rodeo doc wins over Whistler audiences

The documentary on the Canadian rock band was named the winner of the Whistler Film Festival’s Audience Award for a feature-length film.

B.C. government to up film, TV tax credits

Changes to the domestic and service production tax credits will be included in the 2025 budget legislation.