eOne appoints Michael Lombardo as president, global television
eOne confirmed the appointment a month after rumours began to swirl that Lombardo would assume the post formerly held by Mark Gordon.
Molly of Denali wins Peabody prize
The Canada/U.S. animated series from Atomic Cartoons and WGBH Boston was one of the projects feted by the awards.
Carolyn Combs exits as executive director of WIFTV
Combs will step down from the position in August after eight years at the helm, but will continue to be an organization member as she relocates to Toronto.
Industry orgs launch virtual series for underrepresented creators
The three-week workshop, led by CBC, CAVCO and CMPA, aims to equip emerging producers and creators with more business tools to advance their careers.
Cogeco TV Production supports 12 projects
Tribal, Coroner and Transplant were among the four English-language and eight French-language titles that picked up financing.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, May 25 to 31, 2020
Transplant‘s season finale sees the drama rise to #2 on this week’s chart, followed by Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? at #3 and America’s Got Talent at #4.
Gusto gets production rolling on new cooking series
CombiNATION Plates, commissioned by Bell Media for CTV Life Channel, will begin filming in Gusto’s Ottawa facility on June 16.
Colette Watson to depart Rogers Sports & Media
Julie Adam will expand her role to include broadcast, filling the gap left by Watson.
BANFF set for virtual Rockie Awards 2020
This year’s awards will see Baroness von Sketch Show‘s Aurora Browne, Carolyn Taylor and Jennifer Whalen host and feature talent such as Niecy Nash and Hamza Haq.
Vortex Words + Pictures adds Gaumont exec to team
Based in Australia, Ben Bishop has joined the company in the newly created post of president, international distribution.
B.C. edges closer to reopening after WorkSafeBC green light
While the guidelines theoretically open the door for some production to resume, a comprehensive set of industry-specific COVID-19 protocols will not be released until mid-June.
WGC responds to petition to give story coordinators guild status
BIPOC TV & Film launched the petition to call for a “standard livable minimum rate” for the role, saying it has moved beyond an entry-level position for junior writers.
Queen of the Morning Calm leads winners at Canadian Film Fest
Gloria Ui Young Kim’s debut won three awards, including the Best Director prize, while Steve Markle’s documentary Shoot to Marry took home Best Feature.
Hot Docs names $50K Audience Award winners
Walking away with a $10,000 cash prize each, the virtual presentation saw The Walrus and the Whistleblower and 9/11 Kids among its five winners.
Headspinner enters production on first animated series
Denis and Me with showrunner Diana Moore will launch this fall on Crave in Canada and YouTube internationally.
Photo Gallery: CAFTCAD 2020 - Pictured: CAFTCAD president Alex Kavanagh and hosts Jennifer Whalen and Aurora Browne with all of the 2020 CAFTCAD Award winners.
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