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CMPA promotes Andrew Addison to SVP role
Addison’s expanded remit includes overseeing international activities, mentorship programs and strategic partnerships.
Super Channel launches history, science-themed channel Quest
The new channel will feature docuseries and documentaries focused on real life mysteries and science.
Corus production executive Susan Alexander departs
The scripted production exec had spent more than 16 years at the broadcaster.
Hot Sheet: The Umbrella Academy breaks into digital top three
The fourth and final season of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy saw the series land at No. 3 on the digital originals chart.
Serial Maven Studios launches distribution division
The company’s debut slate features 12 programs across the nature, lifestyle and documentary genres.
CRTC issues final orders on base contributions
The requirement for foreign-owned online undertakings to provide a base contribution to the broadcasting sector went into effect on Sept. 1.
CaribbeanTales selects 19 participants for Big Pitch competition
Now in its 15th year, the event supports emerging and mid-career level BIPOC filmmakers.
Acimow Media options On Savage Shores for docuseries
Filmmaker and producer Barbara Todd Hager is currently developing a three-part series based on a book by historian Caroline Dodds Pennock.
In Brief: CMPA’s Liz Shorten awarded King Charles medal
Plus: Natassia Morris set to lead BSO’s RAC and Out On Screen launches new program to support SOGI-inclusive education and 2SLGBTQIA+ cultural programs.
Bell Media focuses legal efforts on WBD
The company said it’s no longer seeking damages from Rogers following revelations about Warner Bros. Discovery in the proceedings.
SODEC names 18 documentary and fiction projects for funding
Among the projects selected, six are feature films, eight are short films and four are documentaries.
Hi/Lo Entertainment adds Clinton Brown to leadership team
Brown joins the Toronto-headquartered prodco as head of business and legal affairs.
Warner Bros. Discovery Access names 2024 writer participants
Now in its fourth year, the program supports writers from underrepresented communities to develop episodic TV concepts.
Dave Hudakoc tapped to lead Blue Fox’s Canadian expansion
As president of the Canadian arm, Hudakoc will work with EVP Ian Goggins to acquire film, documentary and TV projects.
Nine Canadian features set to world premiere at VIFF
The Vancouver International Film Festival lineup includes the documentary Ari’s Theme as the opening feature.
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