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Tragically Hip doc wins TIFF’s People’s Choice Documentary
Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language and Sophie Deraspe’s Shepherds took the top Canadian prizes at TIFF.
Karen Chapman talks producing her first narrative feature
Village Keeper had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 11.
TIFF reschedules Russians at War doc’s North American premiere
TIFF had pulled last week’s planned screenings of the film due to “significant threats to festival operations and public safety.”
Deals: Cineflix, Audible, Pluto TV, Thunderbird
The Wynonna Earp universe expands with a TV special acquisition and an audio drama, Pluto TV adds CBC news channels, and more.
Rêver en néon, Home Free to world premiere at Cinéfest
The Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival runs from Sept. 14 to 22.
TIFF pulls Russians at War screenings due to threats
The Toronto International Film Festival said they are committed to showing the film when it is safe to do so.
Creative BC taps Katharine Pavoni as deputy director
In the newly-created role, Pavoni will help increase capacity and resources for the B.C. industry.
Creative Export Canada invests $90K in JustWatchMe
The streaming platform will use the funds to expand to international markets.
Martin Katz, Ngardy Conteh George win Indiescreen Awards
The 2024 awards were presented at the Atlantic International Film Festival on Sept. 12.
Telefilm unveils three-year Atlantic Strategy
The strategy is tailored to support the specific needs of the East Coast film industry, and is the first of a series of region-specific plans.
Blue Ant Media ups Carlyn Staudt to EVP role
The longtime executive has been promoted to EVP, global channels and streaming.
Netflix acquires Indigenous doc Yintah for multiple regions
The feature doc will stream on Netflix in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. on Oct. 18.
CMF launches three-year equity strategy with accessibility focus
The 2024-2027 EDIA strategy includes improving Persona-ID and further utilizing research and data.
Domestic screen sector facing ‘profound structural challenges’
A panel of broadcasting and media heads addressed some of the fundamental issues in the current system at Content Canada.
Bell Media’s Sean Cohan appointed as BANFF chair
Cohan succeeds Lionsgate Television Group’s Kevin Beggs as head of the Banff World Media Festival’s board of directors.
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