Two Canadian world premieres set for Inside Out 2025

Colette Johnson-Vosberg’s documentary Unlabelled and Corey Payette’s musical Starwalker will debut at the 35th edition of the festival.

TFO promotes two execs

Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.

Telefilm invests in 12 features for French market

Among the selected projects under Telefilm’s Production Program are three international coproductions, including two with France and one with Spain.

Kim Nguyen marks next feature with Le Sablier

The film is based on the nonfiction book from Édith Blais and will star Marine Johnson.

Cannes to showcase three Canadian immersive projects

Making its world premiere at the competition is Zazie Films’ Canada/Luxembourg coproduction La maison de Poupée.

Radio-Canada appoints Martin Bonenfant to exec director role

Prior to being named as the permanent executive director, productions, Bonenfant held the role on an interim basis.

Spin Master sees YoY first quarter revenue increase

Despite ongoing challenges in its entertainment segment, the Toronto-based company posted a 13.6% year-over-year revenue increase.

In Brief: NFB short to screen at Cannes in competition

Plus: Canadians named among Gotham TV nominations and the Quebec Academy announces emerging talent grant recipients.

CBC renews five original dramas

The renewals include two more seasons for Wild Cards and season two of Saint-Pierre.

CBC, APTN withdraw from Snotty Nose Rez Kids series

The show was announced in May 2024 and was slated to premiere this year.

Netflix renews Geek Girl for a second season

Boat Rocker has acquired the rights to the show from Corus, including those for the first season, according to a release from Netflix.

North of North to return for a second season

The series broke into the top 10 on Netflix in 27 different countries following its April 10 debut on the streamer.

Shawn Levy named to Canada’s Walk of Fame

The Montreal-born producer and director will be inducted alongside previously announced honourees Tonya Williams and the Toronto International Film Festival on June 14.

Realscreen Summit, NATPE Global set 2026 return to Miami

NATPE Global will also be launching a dedicated scripted strand in February 2026.

TOPS not returning to Bell Manor venue for 2025 edition

In the wake of funding challenges, the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show seeks to return to the park in 2026.