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In Brief: WIDC reveals Career Advancement Module cohort
Plus: Nova Scotia unveils its latest measure to build a local film workforce, and APTN, CBC and the Indigenous Screen Office unveil the selected scripted projects for the pre-development program.
Canadian companies anticipate ‘very busy’ MIPCOM market
Blue Ant International, Nelvana and ComediHa! Distribution talk about their hopes for the 2022 market, which will have a record number of Canadian participants.
CBC Gem orders Murdoch Mysteries spinoff series
Macy Murdoch, produced by Toronto’s Shaftesbury, is slated for release on CBC Gem in spring 2023.
Deals: Melbar Entertainment Group, ComediHa!, Passez Go, AMPD Virtual Studio
CBC acquires Three Tall Women from Melbar Entertainment Group, ComediHa! series Snowball Effect sells in international markets, plus more.
Diggstown to end with season four
CBC has announced the legal drama will not be renewed for a fifth season, with the series finale set to air on Nov. 16.
Prime Video orders Mr. Dressup doc for 2023 release
The doc on the life and legacy of Ernie Coombs is produced by Toronto’s marblemedia in association with CBC, Hawkeye Pictures and Pyre Productions.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Adrian Wallace
Known for titles such as Courtside and Hip Hop My House, the filmmaker is on a mission to inspire the next generation of Black Canadians.
Sort Of among MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV nominees
Radio-Canada’s Pour toi Flora and Quebecor/Club Illico’s Audrey’s Back are among the other Canadian contenders for next month’s awards.
CBC to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with original programming
CBC, APTN and Hollywood Suite will each have all-day special programming to commemorate the federal holiday on Sept. 30.
CRTC ordered to reconsider CBC/Radio-Canada broadcast licence decision
Industry organizations such as the CMPA, the DGC and ACTRA have applauded the federal government’s decision to send back the broadcast licence after petitions.
The Black Academy launches skills development program
The training intiative, launched in partnership with Insight Productions, is intended to help Black Canadians gain experience in TV production.
How the industry is building more diverse crews at all levels
While unions look to recruit more Black, Indigenous and people of colour workers, the production community agrees change must start at the top.
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