Canadian Film Centre

CFC adds E.J. Alon to its executive team

The former Telefilm Canada exec will oversee the Canadian Film Centre’s fundraising strategies and revenue growth.

In brief: Ontario government injects $3M into CFC

Plus: The Canadian Academy launches the inaugural edition of its Women in Post program, ZoomerMedia expands into the U.S. with a new FAST platform, and more.

maxine bailey appointed executive director of CFC

The former long-time TIFF executive has been named as the successor to Slawko Klymkiw.

Slawko Klymkiw on his decision to leave the CFC after 15 years

VIDEO: The outgoing CEO, who announced his retirement last month, discusses the organization’s past and future, weathering the pressures wrought by the pandemic and what’s next once he vacates his post this spring.

CFC head Slawko Klymkiw to retire next year

The board of directors will begin the process of identifying a new CEO in the coming months, with more information about a succession plan to be shared in early 2021.

CFC gets a $2.3M funding boost from Ontario government

The investment, announced at last night’s CFC gala by Minister Lisa MacLeod, will be used to sustain and grow the film centre’s programs across film, TV, digital and music.

Brad Peyton to receive CFC’s Creative Excellence award

The Newfoundland-born director behind Frontier and San Andreas will receive the honour at a reception in L.A. in March.

CFC exec Ana Serrano named president of OCAD University

The digital trailblazer will depart her current position as chief digital officer at the CFC in June to take over as president and vice-chancellor of the university on July 1.

MacLeod pledges stability for Ontario tax credits

The Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries wrapped up a four-day visit to L.A. to meet with film and TV execs to promote Ontario’s creative sector.

CFC announces 17 participants for 2019 Cineplex Film Program

Julie Strifler and Shant Joshi are among five producers that will develop their original projects through the five-and-a-half-month program.

How the CFC is expanding into new revenue streams

COO Sheena Macdonald discusses how opening up its grounds to external productions has energized the Canadian Film Centre and boosted its bottom line.

CFC honours Amy and Tassie Cameron

The producers behind Cameron Pictures will be presented with CFC’s Award for Creative Excellence in L.A. on March 20.