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Netflix limited series Wayward rolls in Toronto
The Mae Martin-led thriller features Sarah Gadon and Toni Collette in a story about the troubled teen industry.
In Brief: Forum RIDM expands pitch program eligibility
Plus: Fantasia reveals its 2024 jury awards and Coby Friesen wins the RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition.
Adrian Holmes to host third Legacy Awards on CBC
The Legacy Awards will air on CBC and CBC Gem on Sept. 29.
Modernized Canada, Switzerland copro treaty goes into effect
The new coproduction treaty includes a reduction in the minimum financial contribution from producers.
ISO, Creative BC partner for sustainable production initiative
A combined $200,000 will be allocated to support environmentally sustainable practices through the Indigenous Screen Office’s Production Program.
Anita Lee on TIFF’s content market, supporting Canadian film
The chief programming officer highlights Canada’s strong presence at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival.
Spin Master sees revenue dip in Q2, offset by entertainment gains
The company announced that EVP and CFO Mark Segal will retire in 2025.
TIFF names Rogers as new lead festival sponsor
The Canadian telecom and media company will also sponsor the festival’s People’s Choice Awards.
National Film Board names Julia Qiwen Zhu as next CFO
She assumes the role from outgoing CFO Joanne Heller effective Aug. 19.
DSO hires Alethea Bakogeorge for director role
Bakogeorge will support the various programs underway at the Disability Screen Office.
TIFF to honour Montreal’s Durga Chew-Bose at Tribute Awards
The director makes her feature film debut with Bonjour Tristesse as part of the Discovery programme.
CBC’s Paris Olympics opening coverage attracts 13.3M viewers
The pubcaster recorded 1.9 million broadcasts on its digital platforms for the opening ceremony, according to Numeris.
OutTV’s Novelette is Trying to world premiere at VQFF
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival revealed a handful of titles selected for its 2024 lineup.
African Noir series Acts of Man receives first KIC Group Award
The US$10,000 investment in Acts of Man is the first of the group’s endeavours to support coproductions between Canada and South Africa.
Government of Canada grants $1.2 million for ComediHa! festival
The funding comes from the Quebec Economic Development Program and the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.
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