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Indigenous comedy showcase doc in the works
Rez Comedy will be co-directed by Keith Nahanee and Quentin Lee, and produced by Vancouver-based Margin Films.
Crave commissions docuseries from Attraction
The 10 x 30-minute series Sainte-Justine: salle d’opération is slated to premiere this fall.
Exec shuffle at Bell Media sees new SVP of content and sales
Stewart Johnston steps into content role, as Karine Moses joins SMB as VP.
In Brief: Dolly Kruger named RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award recipient
Plus: SODEC selects shorts for production support, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival launches screening tour, and more.
CBC ups cross-Canada content strategy with programming slate
CBC’s Sally Catto and Barbara Williams discuss the pubcaster’s content strategy, budget turbulence and which series won’t be moving forward.
Telefilm launches second phase of Sustainability Action Plan
The second phase is built on 10 key objectives, including defining decarbonization strategies, assessing industry tools and boosting training and partnerships.
Canada’s Youth Media Alliance crowns its 2024 Awards of Excellence winners
Dounia season two and a pair of educational series from Trio Orange took home multiple awards at yesterday’s ceremony, which also honored veteran producer Johane Landry.
CBC reveals new, returning series for 2024-25
Upfronts ’24: The lineup includes new series from Allan Hawco and CBC sketch comedy alums, as well as an expansion of CBC News FAST channels.
Guru Studio bolsters senior team with hires, promotions
Among the new additions is former Brain Power and Netflix exec Jasmine Gard.
Writers Guild of Canada members ratify new IPA with CMPA
The IPA goes into effect on May 22 and includes script fee increases and AI protections.
CTV’s The Spencer Sisters not returning for second season
The procedural was produced by eOne and Winnipeg-based Buffalo Gal Pictures.
SODEC invests $7.5M via program for digital immersive producers
The program supports Quebec-based companies focused on the production of digital immersive experiences.
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema to shut down for three months
Hot Docs is temporarily closing its cinema as of June 12, with plans to undergo a review of its profitability.
Global acquires Hidden Assets from Incendo
The Irish/Canadian/Belgian crime series will air on the Corus-owned network this June.
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