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CMF, Telefilm to partner on three-year inclusion strategy
The funding organizations are currently in development on a strategy to support Black and people of colour creators.
CBC commissions Mike Lobel’s Don’t Come Upstairs
The documentary, from co-writer, director and star Lobel, follows him as he searches for answers to a long-held family secret.
Hot Sheet: Emily in Paris moves up in digital demand
The second part of the Netflix rom-com’s fourth season premiered on Sept. 12.
APTN renews Tales from the Rez for season two
Production will take place in Alberta on the Siksika Nation and nearby locations, with casting for season two about to get underway.
WIFT-AT adds seven board members
The new additions hail from Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Deals: 9 Story, 7 Palms, APTN, Cinema Politica
9 Story sells and secures series ahead of MIPJunior, CBC and 7 Palms acquire Jessica Hinkson’s Sara and more.
Samora Smallwood directs first series with Coming Home
The romantic comedy series begins production in Grimsby, Ont. on Saturday.
Daniel Roher rolling on first narrative feature Tuner
The crime thriller focuses on a piano tuner who turns his skills toward safe cracking.
W Network adds Mistletoe Murders to holiday lineup
The Christmas-themed mystery series is produced by Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, based on the Audible podcast.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Mike Johnston
Johnston’s Studio 104 Entertainment is behind the dramedy Wild Goat Surf and doc Curl Power, and he’s about to embark on his most ambitious feature yet.
In Brief: NSI expands Indigenous TikTok accelerator to 300
Plus: CAVCO proposes a new service standard, Athena Georgaklis lands a consulting gig on Woodchuckchucks, and more.
Thunderbird Entertainment board ends active plans to sell company
The board determined that remaining a standalone public company was in the best interests of stakeholders, according to Thunderbird’s year-end financial results.
WIFT+ Toronto names 2024 Crystal Award winners
The 37th edition of the ceremony will take place on Nov. 21 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
Landslide Entertainment, Arcana Studio team up for Max Velocity
The short-form animated series is based on the Max Velocity graphic novel, created, illustrated and written by Graeme Partridge-David.
SMPIA names Robert Hardy as executive director
Hardy has worked in Canadian television production for more than 25 years, focusing on lifestyle, documentary and scripted television.
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