Simply Johanne named Outstanding Feature at Reelworld

Other winners include Bobby Singh Brown’s Stealing Vows for the Audience Choice Award and Amir Zargara’s A Good Day Will Come for Outstanding Short Film.

SODEC selects nine series for funding round

SODEC is providing support for three animated series, four fiction and two docuseries.

Canadian Heritage responds to open letter on Telefilm funding

In January, the federal government renewed funding for Telefilm to the tune of $100 million over 2024-25 and 2025-26. However, the funding has yet to be made permanent.

Boat Rocker sees a revenue decline in Q3

The Toronto-based company reported an 81.2% drop in revenue as it continues to operate in a challenging industry environment.

Amazon shutting down Freevee, folding content into Prime Video

There are no layoffs associated with the move.

Guilds, unions push Telefilm for creative, talent protections

Eight organizations representing 87,000 creatives, talents and crews signed an open letter calling for stricter requirements on adhering to minimum labour standards.

Eva Thomas directs first solo feature with Nika & Madison

The film is a feature-length adaptation of Thomas’ 2023 short film Redlights.

Richard Boddington wraps third film in Wickensburg series

The Horseshoe Valley, Ont.-based director has also wrapped on a second feature, LA Jesus.

Super Channel promotes three to director roles

The promotions include Eva Lonoza as director of distribution sales marketing and strategic partnerships.

Rankin’s Universal Language wins best feature in Geneva

The award is part of an ever-expanding list of honours for Rankin’s surrealist comedy, Canada’s official selection in the 2025 Oscars race.

The Next Step hits 250-episode milestone with season 10

The Boat Rocker-produced series has been picked up for a 10th season by CBBC and BBC iPlayer.

Bell Fibe TV1 commissions Legion of Honour

The documentary series features the past and present stories of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 in Cobourg, Ont.

Industry urges permanent funding increase for Telefilm

Nearly 1,400 industry members signed a letter to the government to fulfill its campaign promise in the upcoming fall economic statement.

Blue Fox’s Canadian division to acquire Unobstructed View

The deal expands Blue Fox’s North American footprint and was announced at AFM last week.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Penguin jumps in demand

Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel and Disney+’s Agatha All Along maintained the No. 1 and No. 3 spot, respectively.