Two Canadian features chosen for TIFF Industry Selects progamme

The features Skeet and Yuppie will screen for potential buyers at the festival.

Tilt 9 Entertainment wraps Any Other World in Vancouver

The sci-fi drama stars Bruce Greenwood and marks filmmaker Ben Pickles’ debut feature.

BlackBerry doc in the works from Unrealistic Ideas, Viral Nation

The feature documentary is currently in production and will be directed by Eddie Schmidt.

In Brief: VQFF rolls out full lineup for 36th edition

Plus: HR tech company Circus secures a US$5 million investment and RIDM unveils its first four films for 2024.

Photon Films acquires Canadian rights to Ernest Cole doc

The French-American documentary will have its North American premiere at TIFF in September.

Ricardo Trogi’s 1995 exceeds $1.5 million in Quebec box office

The film has doubled its box office gross since its opening weekend.

AIFF boasts growing East Coast talent for 44th edition

The Atlantic International Film Festival’s director of programming discusses key highlights among its full lineup for 2024.

Vidéotron’s Vrai, Club illico to merge into single streamer

Subscribers will be transitioned to illico+ when it launches on Oct. 23.

Trevor Cameron embarks on scripted film debut with #Vanlife

The psychological thriller will film entirely on an LED virtual production wall in Regina.

CMPA announces 2024 Indiescreen Awards nominees

The winners for the Established Producer Award and the Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award will be announced on Sept. 12 at the Atlantic International Film Festival.

Boat Rocker to acquire full ownership of Insight Productions

The transaction was disclosed in Boat Rocker’s Q2 financial results.

Corus files complaint to CRTC over Rogers’ Disney, WBD deals

Corus Entertainment is alleging that Rogers has given itself undue preference after adding the Disney+ ad tier to existing plans.

Hall Webber launches AI-supported rights clearance company

The No Conflict Clearance Company will provide a digital submission, review, and reporting process that uses AI technologies.

Two Canadian features added to TIFF Discovery progamme

Karen Chapman’s Village Keeper and Marie-Hélène Viens and Philippe Lupien’s You Are Not Alone are world premiering.

Shoresy hits the ice in Sudbury for season four

The new season will include guest spots from several former NHL players.