The survey is just one of several initiatives as part of the Disability Screen Office’s three-year initiative to grow accessibility in the Canadian film and television industry.
This year’s Industry Conference features the previously announced Works-in-Progress screenings and Deal Maker program.
The report also found a drop in Canadian cable, satellite and telco TV subscribers in 2024.
The Indigenous Company Impact Support Program supports companies who previously received CMF funds through its Indigenous Program.
The program offers $20,000 in production funding grants, training and distribution support to pan-Asian filmmakers from B.C. and Alberta.
The VFX and creative company has acquired the animation studio behind films such as PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
The partnership will focus on formats and series for Canadian and international markets.
The 46th edition of the festival will feature showcases, networking opportunities and programming spotlighting Korean content.
Tom Hastings, former Paramount+ Canada head of original programming, has boarded the Toronto-based company as VP, development.
The screenwriting and producing veterans are joining the company’s Canadian division in executive producer roles.
CTV’s Children Ruin Everything and the CBC series Bones of Crows and Run the Burbs have each been recognized with 12 nominations.