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Telefilm confirms departure of management trio
Michel Pradier, Denis Pion and Roxane Girard are no longer with the organization, according to a Telefilm representative.
Sinking Ship launches animation division
Former Brown Bag exec Tanya Green (pictured) has been tapped to lead the new venture, which will allow the prodco to widen its storytelling scope.
Sienna Films, Helen Shaver roll on Happy Place
The film adaptation of Pamela Mala Sinha’s play marks Shaver’s feature directorial debut.
In brief: The return of DOC’s Festival Concierge
Plus: ACTRA’s Reel Women Seen wins in Santa Monica and Wattpad lands another international deal.
Revenues flat for Bell Media in Q1
While radio advertising was down, there were significant upticks in specialty viewership and year-over-year growth in TV advertising.
Hot Docs Partners backs We Are Here, Influence
The initiative was launched last May to connect investors with feature-length doc productions seeking financing.
Bell Media greenlights eOne mystery series Albedo
The eight-part drama, created and executive produced by Max and Adam Reid, will also launch on Walmart-owned VOD platform Vudu in the U.S.
Robert Cuffley wraps on first horror feature
Bright Hill Road, which stars Siobhan Williams and Michael Eklund, also marks the writer/director’s first Alberta-shot film.
Crave puts spotlight on LGBTQ content
The Bell Media streamer has partnered with Inside Out to launch an LGBTQ content collection that will house queer content from across its portfolio.
Future History returns to APTN for season two
Thirteen new episodes of the docuseries, produced by Jennifer Podemski’s Redcloud Studios, will begin airing later this month.
Super Channel doc examines life of Phoolan Devi
Actress Lisa Ray has signed on to narrate the documentary about the turbulent life of the bandit-turned-politician.
Carter kicks into gear on season two
Production is underway in North Bay, ON on a new round of episodes for the procedural.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 15 to 21, 2019
Big Brother Canada comes in at #14, #18 and #19, while Jann and MasterChef Canada also land on the list.
Mongrel Media swoops on Jamie Kastner documentary
The indie distributor has acquired domestic rights to the art-fraud film, which made its world bow at Hot Docs last night.
Neshama Entertainment builds out executive team
Former eOne exec Suzanne Berger has joined Arnie Zipursky’s recently formed company as VP, production.
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