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Bell Media sees ad revenue boost in Q2
The company also reported a 21% increase in Crave subscribers for Q2, which helped to offset losses in BDU subscribers.
Hamilton post division launches grant program for short projects
The Shooting Eye’s post-production label Hammer Post has opened the grant to support emerging filmmakers with their first or second projects.
CMF commits $16.2M via Indigenous, POV programs
The latest round of funding includes $8.5 million for Indigenous scripted and unscripted projects and $7.7 million for one-off documentaries.
Teen horror film Foreigner to shoot in Vancouver
Ava Maria Safai’s debut feature about an Iranian teen whose attempt to fit in turns dark goes to camera next week.
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.
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