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CBC/Radio-Canada reports accessibility plan progress
On the programming side, initiatives include new digital content and podcasts, as well as the addition of new roles at CBC and Radio-Canada.
PVP Media launches distribution arm
Johanna Veysset will head up the new division, which is looking to represent animated and live-action shows for kids internationally.
Big Time Decent Productions launches scripted division, expands unscripted slate
The Vancouver-based prodco has hired Juliana Wimbles and Robert Vroom for the scripted arm, Bread & Better Films.
Commission crunch: Producers facing greenlight ‘dead zone’
Part one of Playback‘s Spring 2024 cover story examines the current state of commissioning in Canada and its particular impact on the kids sector.
Out On Screen taps Eli Morris as executive director
The change in leadership follows the departure of Brandon Yan.
Gloria Mercer’s debut feature A Safe Distance wraps filming
The thriller is produced by Vancouver-based naltobel productions and See Horse Films.
CRTC sets 5% base contributions for foreign-owned streamers
The funds will be distributed to targeted areas of interest and are expected to generate $200 million in additional support to Canada’s broadcasting system.
MPAC report examines impact of global studios, streamers
The Motion Picture Association of Canada report gives an overview of the role of the foreign players in the Canadian audiovisual industry.
Cineflix Rights names Stephanie Coon VP of sales, North America
Coon takes on the newly created role after serving as director of U.S. sales under ITV Studios.
Citytv sets scripted, unscripted acquisitions for fall 2024-25
Upfronts ’24: The Golden Bachelorette and Brilliant Minds lead Citytv’s fall primetime schedule, with Stags set as a Citytv+ exclusive.
Hot Sheet: X-Men ’97 breaks into digital top three
Saturday Night Live saw a boost in demand to jump to the second spot on the overall TV chart.
Indie List 2024: Financing challenges abound in Canada
Producers sound off on their biggest obstacles and opportunities in the Indie List 2024 survey results.
AIFF to host CMPA’s 2024 Indiescreen Awards
EXCLUSIVE: The annual producing awards will be held at the 44th Atlantic International Film Festival’s copro and co-financing market.
CSAs ’24: BlackBerry, Little Bird lead film, TV winners
Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry picked up Best Motion Picture for a record-breaking 14 awards, while Best Drama Series winner Little Bird earned 13.
In Brief: Canadian/Israeli copro Tropicana to bow at Karlovy Vary
Plus: Matthew Rankin’s latest feature wins first Directors’ Fortnight People’s Choice prize and Lauren Grant’s screenplay is selected for Wscripted list.
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