✖
WFF ’18: Bruce McDonald, Natty Zavitz features land world premieres
The festival’s 18th edition includes a record 46% of projects directed or co-directed by women.
Peacock Alley, King Network partner on Disorganized Sport
Exec produced by Carrie Mudd and Ryan Stutt, the feature-length doc follows the inclusion of skateboarding in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
CMPA, NABET 700-M UNIFOR reach new collective agreement
CMPA’s Warren Ross (pictured) said the conclusion of the talks gives certainty and stability to the Ontario production sector as it handles an “unprecedented pace of production.”
Feds propose IP law, Copyright Board reforms
The changes aim to speed up decision-making processes and provide faster payments to content creators.
CRTC needs more regulatory flexibility in digital world: Scott
During a presentation to the Senate on the modernization of Canadian legislation, CRTC chair Ian Scott said the commission needs new tools, such as the ability to impose monetary penalties.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 15 to 21, 2018
The Big Bang Theory comes in at #1, followed by The Good Doctor and Young Sheldon landing at #2 and #3, respectively.
CMF renews New Zealand copro incentive
The Canada-New Zealand Digital Media Fund has invested more than $3.5 million in copros since it launched in 2014.
CRTC extends CBC’s broadcast licence to 2020
The commission is giving new CBC head Catherine Tait and the board more time to examine its strategies before a full licence renewal process.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood grows with new licensees
Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Brands have inked a raft of new agreements and renewed a number of licensing partnerships for the preschool property.
U.K. to implement digital tax
The new 2% tax on U.K. revenues will target “established tech giants.”
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Oct. 19 to 25, 2018
Sharkwater Extinction leads the list, followed by Anthropocene: The Human Epoch at #2 and La Disparition des Lucioles at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Oct.19 to 25, 2018
Halloween scares its way to the top of the chart, followed by A Star Is Born at #2 and Venom landing at #3.
In Brief: Women in Animation honours NFB’s Fukushima
Michael Fukushima will be honoured for his role in achieving gender parity at the NFB, Rina Fraticelli receives a Governor General’s Award, and more.
Thunderbird to open Ottawa office
The Vancouver-based company is looking to tap into a new talent pool as it builds out its animation and factual divisions in the nation’s capital.
Red Arrow Studios CEO Jan Frouman to step down
James Baker will take over from Frouman, overseeing the Munich-based company’s global network of prodcos.
The definitive CDN broadcast and production resource.Over 5,000 company listings!
