Alberta expands film, TV tax credit program genre eligibility

The government has also introduced a rural incentive for foreign-owned productions and application flexibility.

Reelworld releases guideline on representation of racialized women

The #HerFrameMatters Protocol Guideline is intended to provide direction to production companies, broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Whistler Fest appoints Robin Smith to lead programming

The Blue Ice Docs CEO takes over from Paul Gratton, who has served as director of film programming since 2012.

Corus’s Troy Reeb addresses specialty shakeup at BANFF

BANFF ’24: Canadian broadcasters and producers discussed the challenges and opportunities in the sector across two panels.

Amuz Distribution acquires Just For Laughs assets, hires Pacheco

The new deal adds 1,000 hours of comedy programming, Pacheco joins as director of monetization and OTT.

BANFF ’24 dispatches: Media leaders discuss disruptions, M&A

Industry experts spoke about how producers, distributors and other media insiders are coping with the fallout of peak TV.

BANFF and Paramount+ partner for Spark Accelerator

Twenty-five women producers will be chosen for the 2025 program.

Cineflix Rights VP discusses working with Canadian partners

Cineflix VP Felicia Litovitz breaks down the distributor’s work in Canada as it announced a 60-hour content deal with Go Button Media.

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Hot Sheet: Bridgerton rises on digital, overall TV charts

Saturday Night Live saw another boost in demand to keep its No. 2 spot on the TV chart.

Rogers inks multi-year licensing deals with NBCUniversal, WBD

Upfronts ’24: Busy upfront sees Rogers align with two U.S. media partners, announce re-ups of serial hit series.

New Metric Media inks first-look deal with Sasha Leigh Henry

The award-winning creator will develop and produce projects for film, television and theatre for the prodco.

Warner Bros. Discovery to end Corus content, trademark deals

Some of the long-running arrangements between the companies will end on Dec. 31, affecting a number of Corus-owned specialty channels.

ISO to administer CMF’s $10 million Indigenous Program

The Indigenous Screen Office estimates its total funding administration will hit $37 million once it assumes the program in 2025.

Heritage Minister says base contributions are a ‘first step’

BANFF ’24: Minister St-Onge spoke with Playback about the next steps to implement Bill C-11 and modernize the sector.

Magic in the Mountains: Banff World Media Festival turns 45

Executive director Jenn Kuzmyk and former Festival leader Pat Ferns discuss BANFF’s 45-year legacy.