Next-gen GAI: Innovation and controversy in the growing tech

The efficiency of generative AI video tools promises producers greater scale, and Canadian companies and creatives are helping pave the way forward.

Bell defends commercial interests of BDUs at CRTC hearing

The proceeding around market dynamics in the broadcasting system kicked off with talks on conflict resolution and barriers for indie players.

In Brief: Scriver brothers’ Endless Cookie wins Annecy Grand Prix

Plus: Blink49 appoints Dylen Postnikoff to VP role, Bob Odenkirk and Jane Schoenbrun board Jess McLeod’s short film as EPs, and more.

IPF unveils over $2.5 million in funding through Cogeco program

The upcoming seasons of Murdoch Mysteries, Saint-Pierre and Le retour d’Anna Brodeur are among the selections.

Photo gallery: 2025 Rockie Awards

The awards were hosted by Canada’s Drag Race season one winner Priyanka.

Visitor’s Beverly Glenn-Copeland pilot to premiere on Criterion

The pilot from the shelved children’s series Caring Cabin will also screen at the TIFF Lightbox.

GameTV, Paramount+ greenlight Ben Johnson miniseries

The series, originally announced at the 2023 Banff World Media Festival, stars Shamier Anderson as the Canadian sprinter.

Producing for the Planet unveils inaugural climate action report

Executive director Marsha Newbery unpacks the report’s findings and discusses barriers to advancing sustainability in Canada’s screen industry.

Super Channel heads to Crossroad Springs

The series is a co-commission with Great American Family and is currently filming in Ontario.

Accessible Media Inc. reveals 2025-26 production slate

The slate includes season seven of Postcards From… as well as AMI’s previously announced Adapting, from Bread and Better Films.

James Mark’s Karate Ghost kicks off in Toronto

The film, distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment in Canada, is slated for an early 2026 festival premiere and theatrical release.

Montreal’s C3 Media taps Michael Kronish as president

Prior to joining C3, Kronish served as SVP, unscripted and documentary for Montreal’s Muse Entertainment.

DGC names delegation for inaugural Access Canada Summit

The summit runs from Sept. 8 to 10 during the Toronto International Film Festival.

Rallying cries: New realities of Canada, U.S. trade tensions

Playback examines the uncertain impact of a trade war on the domestic screen content industry as the G7 Summit unfolds in Alberta.

CosmoGO to distribute sports streamer Fanatiz in Canada

EXCLUSIVE: CosmoBlue’s Tanuka Roy and Loni Farhi discuss how the distribution deal aligns with the company’s broader plans in Canada.