Canadian Film Centre

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Five shorts named to CFC film accelerator

Production on the five projects named to the 2014 Short Dramatic Film Program starts today in Toronto and the GTA.

CFC, Mind Pirate announce wearable tech program finalists

Three Toronto digital developers and one from New Mexico will work to develop “the next mega blockbuster” in the field of wearable technology.

IdeaBoost 2013

IdeaBOOST unveils latest industry disruptors

The Canadian Film Centre’s business bootcamp rolled out its latest cohort of digital entertainment start-ups in Toronto.

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CFC announces three teams for comedy exchange

The producer-writer teams will be mentored by high-profile comedy execs and talent, with the goal of increasing the strength of their feature comedies for the international marketplace.

CFC, Mind Pirate launch production lab for wearable tech games, apps

Up to six U.S. and Canadian developers or companies are eligible for the program, which will give creators the opportunity to create games and apps for wearable devices.

The Engineers wins Pitch This!

Producer Daniel Bekerman (pictured, middle) says his team is aiming to start shooting the story of an experimental crime novelist in 2014.

Corey Vidal launches Buffer Festival for YouTube content

The inaugural festival, taking place in Toronto in November, will showcase YouTube content across genres, and showcase work, including new content, from full-time YouTubers (Vidal pictured).

Playback 2013 Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame inductee: Slawko Klymkiw

The Canadian Film Centre CEO has, over the last eight years, grown the organization from a “mom and pop” shop into a flourishing business focused on developing Canadian industry talent.

Michael MacLennan to mentor new team of scribes for CFC/Bell TV program

The 2013-14 Bell Media Prime Time TV program’s eight new participants will work with former Bomb Girls showrunner Michael MacLennan to develop their skills and workshop scripts at the CFC.

CFC announces Actors Conservatory participants

Actors named to the professional development program include Giacomo Gianiotti (Murdoch Mysteries), Dan Jeannotte (Red 2) and Kimberly Laferriere (Being Human).

2013 Cineplex film program begins at the CFC

The five-and-a-half month program fosters future talent through networking and skills development (past mentor Paul Haggis pictured).

NFB announces retirement of Silva Basmajian

Basmajian has edited, produced or executive produced more than 80 films during her three decades with the board.