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GEMS names 2024 Genre Film Lab participants
The program supports filmmakers in the development of genre films, culminating in a pitch session at Frontières.
BSO, CMPA launch accelerator for Black producers
The 20-week program will see emerging Black producers receive paid training at a CMPA member company.
9 Story’s Vince Commisso on striking a deal with Scholastic
The president and CEO discusses unlocking IP opportunities and the potential wrinkle when it came to acquiring Portfolio Entertainment.
WIFT+ Toronto unveils selections for 15th annual Showcase
The shorts will be vying for writing, directing, and Best of Showcase honours at the May 8 event.
Skills development initiative for Black creators launches in Quebec
Des créateurs pas comme les autres is created by Montreal’s Never Was Average in collaboration with the Fondation Dynastie and CMF.
Hot Sheet: Invincible leaps to second spot on digital chart
Hazbin Hotel continues to lead both the digital originals and overall TV charts.
AIFF, Telefilm select participants for Witness short film program
The initiative provides mentorship and training grants to Arctic Indigenous filmmakers to create short films focused on climate and community.
Pop-up sound stage opens in Sudbury
The facility was created via a partnership between L.A.’s Volume Global and Capreol, Ont.’s White Owl Film Studios.
CMF appoints Joy Loewen as VP, growth and inclusion
The outgoing CEO of the National Screen Institute joins the organization effective April 29.
CMF increases flexibility for 2024-25 programs, envelopes
The Canada Media Fund’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year comes to $357 million, down slightly from the prior year.
In Brief: L’inis, Telefilm name doc writing program participants
Plus: An international series from Quebec director Yan England wins at Series Mania, the Canadian Academy names the inaugural recipient of its comedy grant, and more.
Quebec version of Got Talent to land on Noovo
Quel talent! will be produced by Sphere Media and Fremantle in association with Bell Media.
OTT subscription revenues forecast to grow in Canada
Convergence Research Group’s annual Couch Potato Report says revenue in Canada grew by 14% in 2023.
Thunderbird promotes Lori Massini to general counsel
The company also announced the resignation of Sarah Nathanson from her role as general counsel, corporate secretary and chief operating officer.
Domestic orgs call for renewed $60M funding for CMF
The funds support the Canada Media Fund’s programs for equity-deserving groups and will sunset on March 31.
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