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Tatiana Maslany-produced Touch receives BravoFACT coin
The short film, directed by Bryan Kawalsky and written by Kathryn Alexandre, was among 11 projects to share $512K in the fund’s latest round.
CBC issues apology after Story of Us backlash
Series producer Bristow Global Media has also issued a statement following complaints that the series has misrepresented certain groups.
NCFD maps its route (across 1,750 screens)
With a government investment of $3 million, National Canadian Film Day has more than quadrupled in size since last year.
Space preps Killjoys, Dark Matter returns
The Bell Media specialty has set June premiere dates for the series, which also air on U.S. net Syfy.
In Brief: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund recipients named
Ann Shin’s My Enemy My Brother and Van Royko’s Pipe Dreams are among the features selected, plus more news.
YMA to honour DeNure, Horodyski
The DHX Media president and COO and Ben’s At Home director will receive special awards at a gala in May.
Deals: PNP, Savoy Entertainment, AeroCinema
AeroCinema grabs worldwide distribution rights to the feature doc 25 Missions, plus more deals.
USA Network’s Colony to settle in Vancouver
The sci-fi drama is moving out of L.A. for its third season.
Proper Television’s Guy O’Sullivan dies
The founder and president of the Toronto factual prodco was 49 years old.
CMPA strikes deal with Alberta labour union
After two years of negotiations, the producers’ association has signed an agreement designed to bring stability and appeal to foreign productions.
Boost rolls onto screens in Montreal
The Montreal-set, English-language feature hails from the team behind Oscar-winner The Lady in Number 6.
What to keep in mind when choosing the next CRTC chair
Industry groups are calling for gender balance, greater visible minority presence and a stronger background in media production for upcoming appointments.
Canadian Academy ups Louis Calabro
As VP, programming, the long-time Academy exec will oversee year-round events and special programs.
Blue Ant Media, Shed Creative partner on new music offering
Called A.Side, the multi-platform media brand, which replaces Aux, will be geared toward music-loving millennials.
Mr. D headed to season seven
Eleven new episodes of the comedy starring Gerry Dee will premiere this fall on CBC.
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