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In Brief: Claude Doucet, Deborah MacPherson join Telefilm board
Plus: Canadian producers head to Cannes Docs, classic NFB animation goes on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and more.
TIFF to launch content sales market in 2026
The market will include initiatives to support the sale of Canadian content, according to TIFF.
Deals: Thunderbird, Candour, Boat Rocker, 63 Lights
Thunderbird adds more sales and partners for Mermicorno: Starfall, Canadian prodcos bring sales prospects to Cannes, and more.
Future of Film Showcase creates $55,000 pitch competition
The inaugural event will see six emerging filmmakers pitch a short film to a panel of judges during the June festival.
Blue Ant locks slate of Latin America sales
The rights division of Blue Ant Studios has locked sales for more than 125 hours of multi-genre unscripted content to buyers across Latin America.
NSI unveils 2024 CBC New Indigenous Voices cohort
Participants will receive hands-on training and produce and edit a short during the program, which culminates with an internship placement.
CRTC approves APTN proposal to consolidate feeds, increase rate
The change will see the creation of APTN Languages, a channel dedicated to Indigenous-language programming.
Lowell Dean’s Dark Match to world premiere at Fantasia
The film is among the first wave of titles announced for the Montreal festival’s 2024 lineup.
Heartland’s Mark Haroun wins top honour at WGC Awards
The WGC Screenwriting Awards also saw Workin’ Moms and Little Bird recognized for comedy and drama, respectively.
Karen Lam brings Armageddon Road to B.C.
The dark comedy is produced by Lam and Kate Kroll, with production now underway.
Heritage sets advisory committee in CBC mandate review
The seven-person committee will work with Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge in the ongoing review of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate.
BANFF names hosts, recipients for 2024 Rockie Awards
The Rockies Gala Awards will be hosted by comedian Allana Harkin, while Late Bloomer‘s Jasmeet Raina will host the Rockie Awards International Program Competition.
CRTC grants Corus’ regulatory flexibility request
The decision reduces Corus Entertainment’s programs of national interest requirement in its broadcast licence.
South Asian Canadian Film Federation sets inaugural board
The new non-for-profit organization is led by president Virinderpaul Singh and co-president Asis Sethi.
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