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Obomsawin’s 2017: ‘I feel that Canadians are listening now’
Playback‘s Filmmaker of the Year completed her 50th film in as many years and spearheaded the NFB’s plan to bring about representational parity for Indigenous creators.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Nov. 24 to 30, 2017
Justice League is at #1, followed by Coco at #2 and Wonder at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Nov. 24 to 30, 2017
Junior Majeur is at #1, with copro The Man Who Invented Christmas at #2 and Pieds nus dans l’aube at #3.
CBC launches ad-free paid TV app
The OTT offering allows for live streaming of the pubcaster’s 14 regional channels, as well as on-demand viewing of its shows and exclusive digital content.
Tassie Cameron’s prolific strategy
Seven shows in 18 months, international acclaim for her killer ideas and a budding prodco – what can’t Playback‘s Person of the Year do?
Cogeco fund moves under IPF umbrella in restructure
As a result of declining revenues, all of the Montreal-based BDU’s contributions to independent production funds will be directed to and administered by the IPF.
Seven Canadian shorts added to Sundance lineup
Charlie Tyrell’s My Dead Dad’s Porno Tapes and Michelle Latimer’s Nuuca made the cut, as well as a trio of NFB projects.
Jenn Kuzmyk named exec director of BANFF
The former director of international distribution at Proper Rights will head up all commercial activities and partnerships related to the festival.
Awards roundup: Borsos tie at Whistler
Plus: Jennifer Podemski wins ACTRA Award of Excellence and Tulipani nabs an international audience award.
WFF ’17: Behind the scenes of Julian Papas’ behind-the-scenes doc
Filmmaker Ingrid Veninger and director Papas on inspiring the next generation of filmmakers with The Other Side of Porcupine Lake.
CMF launches $2.6M export-focused development program
In addition, CMF has partnered with the Quebecor Fund on a pilot program aimed at stimulating the export of domestic projects from Quebec-based producers.
Vikings maintains robust ratings in season five premiere
The international coproduction drew an overnight audience of 463,500 viewers (2+) as it returned on History.
In brief: Carmilla to make TV debut in Hollywood Suite marathon
Plus: Sophie Bonspille Boileau wins the WIDC Feature Film Award at Whistler, the CRTC denies Rogers’ OMNI Regional request, plus more.
WFF ’17: Is there room for Canadian-made content in Hollywood North?
While B.C. is booming, panelists and attendees stressed the need for more provincial funds to support local production.
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