Doc on Wingspan disability, Deaf artist residency program in the works

Entyre Films’ Thomas Buchan is directing, with Leslie G. Roman as co-director.

Op-ed: Canadian broadcasters for sustainability progress report

One year after the launch of Canadian Broadcasters for Sustainability, Lisa Clarkson, CB4S chair and CBC exec, sets out goals and an action plan.

The CBC responds to alleged Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism

The Racial Equity Media Collective also responds to the CBC’s reply.

Bon Cop, Bad Cop director Érik Canuel dies at 63

The 2006 film Bon Cop, Bad Cop was one Canadian cinema’s highest-grossing films.

TIFF recognizes Cronenberg for award, names six highlight films

The film fest also announced Sandra Oh as the inaugural Tribute Awards Honorary Chair.

Allen Sunshine to world premiere at Munich fest

Among the Canadian titles also making their world premiere are Jamie Kastner’s doc The Spoils and a Canada-Germany copro doc.

Feature film industry calls out CRTC for leaving movies “out in the cold”

A group of movie industry pros signed a list of comments directed to the CRTC in response to the new Online Streaming Act.

Aisha Evelyna’s debut feature Seahorse rolls in Toronto

Filming on the drama wraps on July 15, with a tentative release set for September 2025.

Incendo teams up with Meet Cute on development slate

The initial projects stem from five celebrity-driven podcasts.

Boat Rocker’s feature doc War Game lands U.S. distributor

The feature from Jesse Moss will receive a summer theatrical release before hitting VOD in the fall.

Corus Entertainment’s Doug Murphy exits; Troy Reeb, John Gossling named co-CEOs

Corus Entertainment CEO Doug Murphy is exiting after 21 years with the company.

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Hot Sheet: Bridgerton jumps in demand in Canada

Ted Lasso made a comeback to the demand charts, coming in at No. 3 on the digital list.

CMPA files appeal for judicial review of CRTC Corus decision

The CRTC decision in May reduced Corus’ programs of national interest requirements and also extended the company’s CPE under-expenditure repayment deadline.

CMF, SODEC partner on Quebec-made kids animation

Launching this fall, the new joint program could cover up to 80% of eligible costs to develop a series.

Bell Fund announces $1.6 million for 11 projects

Seven fiction and four doc series receiving funding from the program.