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Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Cheryl Meyer
Meyer has spent years learning the nuances of production. As a screenwriter, she’s focusing on projects that highlight disability and women finding their voice.
DGC’s National Directors Division launches mentorship initiative
The National Director Mentor Program will provide up to 10 DGC members with a nine-month mentorship.
Mercury Filmworks, Trustbridge team on 2D animated series
Gustavo is based on the book series by Mexican author-illustrator Flavia Z. Drago.
Shaftesbury backs indie U.K. prodco Turning Point
The move is part of Shaftesbury’s continued investment in the international production sector.
Reelworld Film Festival unveils lineup for 24th edition
The lineup includes the world premieres of the features Words Left Unspoken and Lovely.
WildBrain picks up global distribution rights to Storybooth
The animated short YouTube channel has garnered more than 4.6 million subscribers.
Blackbird Productions takes flight with Michael Greyeyes film
The Light Before the Sun is set to premiere at the Hamilton International Film Festival on Oct. 26.
KO Distribution acquires seven titles for sales slate
The acquisitions include five series, one feature film and a documentary.
Amuz Distribution picks up several series ahead of MIPCOM
The Quebec City-based company is bringing a JFL-backed sales slate to the October market.
Photo gallery: CBC New Indigenous Voices turns 20
The National Screen Institute celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Gillian McKercher
McKercher’s latest, Lucky Star, recently closed out the Calgary International Film Festival.
Canada Media Fund invests nearly $380M in 2023-24
A total of $379.7 million was committed to 1,496 television and interactive digital media projects, according to CMF’s annual report.
Project 10, by coastal sign first-look deal
The first coproduction out of the deal is the Madison Tevlin-led podcast 21 Questions, slated for release later this year.
Hot Sheet: Demand stays strong for Rings of Power
A pair of IP-based animated series from Netflix also made the digital demand chart in early September.
WFF selects seven for Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship
The 12th edition of the Whistler Film Festival program focuses on short-form web series development.
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