WBD Access Canada sponsors showrunners bootcamp

The Diversity Showrunner Bootcamp is led by Anthony Q. Farrell and his company Canfro Productions.

Universal Language, Mongrels among VIFF juried award winners

The Vancouver International Film Festival will name the Audience Award winners after it wraps on Oct. 6.

In Brief: RIDM sets opening, closing films for 2024 edition

Plus: CBC, APTN and the ISO select two creators for pre-development support, five Newfoundland producers will be honoured at SJIWFF, and more.

Kevin McDonald sets directorial debut with Farpoint Films

McDonald is attached as a writer, director and star in the comedy film One Week Left.

Attraction signs first-look deal with Ryan McMahon

The deal is part of Attraction’s broader strategy to expand their English-language content offerings.

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.