Canadian Academy selects seven executive residency participants

The program was created to help break down the barriers that currently exist for Black, Indigenous and persons of colour who are pursuing a corporate career.

Neil McEneaney steps down as Numeris CEO

The audience measurement company has tapped NLogic’s Sue Haas as interim CEO as it searches for a new leader.

Denis Côté short to compete at Locarno Film Festival

The festival lineup includes two other Canadian shorts in competition, as well as the world premiere of Patrice Sauvé’s La Petite et le vieux.

CBC slates Lilith Fair doc from Elevation Pictures, Dan Levy

The documentary examines the history of the famed all-women music festival launched in the 1990s.

Deraspe, Howard films among TIFF’s latest additions

The festival unveiled five new world premieres in its gala and special presentations lineups.

Cameras roll in St. John’s on season four of Son of a Critch

The popular comedy series will premiere in winter 2025 on CBC and CBC Gem.

Cutting Class Media adds Harriet Luke as head of unscripted

The former Saloon Media development exec is overseeing the prodco and distributor’s unscripted slate.

Neshama partners with Zanzibar Films on Canada/Ireland copro

The scripted miniseries is slated to shoot in Ireland and is based on bestselling author Andrea Carter’s mystery novels.

T.O. Webfest names finalists for inaugural pitch competition

The Next Up! Live Pitch Competition sees five participants pitch their short-form series to a jury.

Skydance, Paramount Global reach merger agreement

Paramount Global has a notable presence in Canada’s streaming landscape with Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Boys soars in demand for season four premiere

Netflix’s Bridgerton continued to lead the charts, while House of the Dragon rose in demand.

Reelworld, NBCUniversal partner on directors program

The Directors Immersion Program will select four to six emerging directors for its four-month program.

Noovo, Crave order MusiquePlus special

Musiqueplus En Rappel will feature Quebec artists and be hosted by Chloée Deblois.

Re: Uniting, True Survivors lead 2024 Leo Awards winners

The annual B.C. film and TV industry awards took place on July 6 and 7 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.

Michael Schmalz assumes role as Canada Media Fund chair

Schmalz succeeds outgoing chair Alain Cousineau as René Guimond joins the board.