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Artificial Intelligence
AI analytics unlock next evolution in film, TV sales strategies
AI software services have the potential to provide producers with business intel that can help them shape their strategy, and their slates. But there’s still room for improvement.
Next-gen GAI: Innovation and controversy in the growing tech
The efficiency of generative AI video tools promises producers greater scale, and Canadian companies and creatives are helping pave the way forward.
BANFF ’25: Protecting creatives in the AI industrial revolution
The festival’s final two sessions focused on regulating AI and providing an in-depth look at the AI tools currently available to creatives.
BANFF ’25: Content leaders explore market challenges, AI
Broadcasters from Canada and the U.K. discussed YouTube strategies for discoverability and Tubi’s CEO broke down the streamer’s Gen Z success on day two of the festival.
Indie List 2025: Producers mixed on opportunities for screen sector
Canadian producers weigh in on the good, the bad and the AI of it all in the fast-evolving film and TV industry.
ACTRA warns CRTC of AI threat to on-screen performers
Executives at Bell Media, TLN Media Group and Elevation Pictures shared their stances on IP ownership and the Commission’s proposed 15-point system at Thursday’s Cancon hearing.
Weighing the implications of prorogued Parliament for Canada’s screen sector
The Prime Minister’s resignation announcement and a possible spring election already have direct implications for CBC/Radio-Canada and AI regulation.
Hall Webber launches AI-supported rights clearance company
The No Conflict Clearance Company will provide a digital submission, review, and reporting process that uses AI technologies.
WGC’s new president Bruce Smith on AI, member solidarity
In a Q&A with Playback, Smith discusses the Guild’s tentative deal with the CMPA and the impact of the strike authorization vote.
WGC president Alex Levine on core IPA issues, resuming talks
Levine says the near-unanimous strike mandate is a “resounding statement from our members” as they prepare to go back to the table with the CMPA.
CMPA addresses AI claims in notice to members on WGC talks
The CMPA also disputed rumours that it ever refused to meet with the writers guild during IPA renewal negotiations.
CMPA clarifies AI stance in ongoing negotiations with WGC
The producers association also addressed the WGC’s call for a strike authorization vote in an update to members, obtained by Playback.
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