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

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.

APTN pacts with CBC, NCTR for Remembering the Children

The broadcasters have partnered with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to collaborate on the annual 90-minute special.

Toronto’s Revue Cinema moves forward after lease dispute

Revue Film Society chair Grant Oyston shares how the famed venue is moving forward with restorations plans and an event with Guillermo del Toro.

Five Canadian titles up for Diversify TV awards at MIPCOM

The nominees include Beyond Black Beauty, The Squeaky Wheel: Canada and Y a une étoile.

Three Canadian docs set for world debut at Planet in Focus

Planet in Focus will open with Made in Ethiopia and close with Resident Orca.