CMPA, Nabet 700-M Unifor reach tentative agreement

The new collective agreement is subject to ratification from Ontario crews under the union and the CMPA board of directors.

Telefilm sets key changes for 2025-26 Production Program

The changes include a new framework for certain minority copros and expanded carbon footprint reporting requirements.

Pins and Needles gets world premiere at Blood in the Snow

Villeneuve’s horror-thriller follows a diabetic biology student who must escape a deadly cat and mouse game.

All Too Clear doc gets multiple cuts to meet buyer demand

Co-directors Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert discuss the self-distribution strategy behind their Great Lakes doc.

Seven films to contend in RIDM’s National Feature Competition

The competition at the Montreal International Documentary Festival highlights seven documentaries from Quebec and Canadian filmmakers.

In Brief: Intercepted doc gets Gotham Awards nom

Plus: A Canadian doc is among the recipients of the Sundance Sandbox Fund and Justin Simms’ Sons sets it world premiere.

Crave renews Canada’s Drag Race for season six

The new season was announced ahead of the season five premiere on Nov. 21.

Spin Master’s toy revenue offsets entertainment decline

The Toronto company saw a 24.7% increase in revenue, largely attributed to sales from U.S. toy brand Melissa & Doug.

SODEC funds four feature films for production

The projects were chosen as part of the second round of fiction film support for the year.

Prime Video launches streaming bundle with Hayu, StackTV

The bundle, available through Prime Video, includes the all-reality streaming service Hayu and StackTV.

Terre Innue expands team with eight hires

The Quebec-based production company will also be changing its name in the coming months.

Sebastian McKinnon sets debut feature with The Stolen Child

The film, also written by McKinnon, is based on the Kin Fables film project from him and his brother Ben.

Aisling Chin-Yee among Reelworld’s 2024 Trailblazers

Each year, the Reelworld Trailblazer Awards recognize six racially diverse individuals for their work in the Canadian media and entertainment industry.

Rebeka Herron wins $60K Forest City Film Festival film pitch prize

The winning pitch, Broken Bones, is a horror thriller starring Sarah Cleveland.

The Queen of My Dreams ties twice at 2024 DGC Awards

The Directors Guild of Canada named the film and TV winners in a virtual ceremony on Oct. 28.