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Blink49 Studios expands scripted television team
Playback’s 5 to Watch alumna Mackenzie Donaldson and former Amazon Studios exec Andy Bourne are reporting to Carolyn Newman, EVP, global scripted television.
Saskatchewan’s film and TV grant sees $2M cut
Despite the setback, industry association executive director Robert Hardy is still bullish on the province’s future productions.
Three programmers depart TIFF, team realigned
Various programmers have taken on new remits along with three departures ahead of the festival’s 50th edition.
Hot Docs taps Diana Sanchez as new executive director
Sanchez has held key positions at several prominent international festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival.
In Brief: Canadian projects line Children’s Emmy winners
Plus: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie wins in Texas and Tantoo Cardinal is set to be honoured in May.
Quebecor Fund reveals support for two projects, four prodcos
Two projects are being supported through the funder’s Film Production Assistance Program with an additional four companies receiving support through its Export Assistance Program.
Lisa Gilroy to host 2025 Canadian Screen Awards
CEO Tammy Frick says the show’s extended 90-minute showtime, airing solely on CBC Gem for the first time since 2021, will tap into surging Canadian pride.
Alibi signs Natalie Metcalfe, Christian Smith to first-look deal
The pair were most recently behind the Crave series Made for TV with Boman Martinez-Reid.
Final three Showrunner Catalyst participants announced
The CBC, BIPOC TV & Film and Canadian Film Centre program began in 2022 at the Banff World Media Festival.
Canadian projects nab 35 noms at 2025 Rockie Awards
The Banff World Media Festival has unveiled nominations along with the Grand Jury and plans for this year’s show.
Night of the Zoopocalypse nears $2M at box office
EXCLUSIVE: More than half of its box office gross hails from Canada since its March 7 release.
Youth Media Alliance unveils noms for 2025 Awards of Excellence
This year’s selections include projects from Sinking Ship Entertainment, WildBrain, APTN, Lopii Productions and Blue Ant Studios.
Elemental’s Terminally Delayed lands the plane in St. John’s
The Samora Smallwood-starring thriller was shot entirely in the St. John’s airport and hotel.
YouTube plans to limit kids’ access to low-quality content
WildBrain is among the companies involved in a brand-new Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative to help the platform promote content that supports childhood development.
Prime Video returns to House of David for season two
Calgary’s Nomadic Pictures are co-producers on the biblical series.
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