The Indigenous Company Impact Support Program supports companies who previously received CMF funds through its Indigenous Program.
The program offers $20,000 in production funding grants, training and distribution support to pan-Asian filmmakers from B.C. and Alberta.
The VFX and creative company has acquired the animation studio behind films such as PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
The partnership will focus on formats and series for Canadian and international markets.
The 46th edition of the festival will feature showcases, networking opportunities and programming spotlighting Korean content.
Tom Hastings, former Paramount+ Canada head of original programming, has boarded the Toronto-based company as VP, development.
The screenwriting and producing veterans are joining the company’s Canadian division in executive producer roles.
CTV’s Children Ruin Everything and the CBC series Bones of Crows and Run the Burbs have each been recognized with 12 nominations.
75 producers and creators will head to the festival in June, with 25 selected to take part in facilitated pitch meetings.
The annual Toronto documentary festival will open with the world premiere of Noam Gonick’s Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance.
Sphere Media acquired Sphere Abacus, formerly known as Abacus Media Rights, in 2024.
The Vancouver-based company is in discussion with TV and streaming networks to air its three-part bobsled docuseries Redemption Run.