Canadian media

Submissions now open for Playback’s Indie List 2023

The Indie List is Playback‘s annual measurement of Canada’s independent prodcos by production and development spend. Click here to access the survey.

Happy Holidays from Playback

A look at our most popular stories of the year as we pause our newsletter until Jan. 5.

Final day to submit for Playback’s 10 to Watch

The deadline for the 2022 edition of 10 to Watch is July 5. Submit your nominations here.

Brunico Communications issues statement in support of Ukraine

Playback‘s parent company says it will temporarily suspend business relations with Russian companies.

Playback’s Indie List 2022: Submissions now open

The Indie List is Playback‘s annual ranking of Canada’s independent prodcos by production and development spend. Click here to access the survey.

Tribute: The marble universe

Forged from the comradeship and combined ambition of Matt Hornburg and Mark Bishop, marblemedia commemorates 20 years of growth.

Acts of service: Balancing the two sides of Canada’s booming production sector

We examine different and sometimes clashing perspectives on striking a balance between the costs and benefits of foreign location service production and Canada’s domestic content industry.

Changemaker Organization of the Year: Canada Media Fund

How the CMF is steering its ship toward a different model.

Changemaker of the Year: Tonya Williams

The Reelworld Screen Institute founder is finally finding support for the industry-building ideas she planned over two decades ago.

Film of the Year: Le Guide de la famille parfaite

The Quebec feature launched on Netflix after amassing $2.1 million at the box office.

Unscripted Series of the Year: Chanteurs masqués

Unmasking the success of TVA’s shiny floor success and how it all plays into the plan to reach large audiences, and engage young viewers.

Director of the Year: Danis Goulet

Her dystopian debut feature film Night Raiders made a celebrated trip around the film circuit and broke box office records.