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First-ever Canadian Screen Music Awards announces nominees
Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla got a leading two nominations for the awards, put on by the Screen Composers Guild of Canada.
CBC’s Sort Of tops DGC Awards TV nominations
The Porter, Yellowjackets and Transplant also earned nominations for the DGC Awards.
Shane Belcourt’s Warrior Strong goes to action in Northern Ontario
L.A.-based Quiver Distribution has acquired global rights to the film and plans to secure international sales at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
CMPA petitions Heritage Minister to send back CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal
The petition has been supported by a number of industry orgs, including the Indigenous Screen Office, the Black Screen Office and the Documentary Organization of Canada.
Production begins on CBC’s Plan B in Montreal
The English-language version of KOTV’s French-language anthology has also added new cast members and is set for a winter 2023 premiere.
CBC, Ngozi Paul expand FreeUp! Emancipation Day special
Paul talks about building on the partnership for the special and how the relationship with CBC began.
In brief: CBC’s Canada’s Ultimate Challenge starts shooting
Plus: Vancouver’s Spark Animation Festival selects its jury for fall and Christa Dickenson makes her first strategic move at CPAC.
AQPM calls for appeal of CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal
The Quebec producers’ association has filed a motion with the Federal Court of Appeal, arguing that the CRTC did not adequately justify the decision to modify exhibition and expenditure requirements.
Inaugural participants named for pilot AccessCBC program
The scripted and documentary cohorts receive training and mentorship opportunities, with the latter participants picking up development funding for their short projects.
Deals: CBC Gem, Blue Ant Studios, Gravitas Ventures, Gusto
CBC heads to the Arctic in its latest acquisition, Canadian series and films secure U.S. distributors, plus more.
St. John’s-set Son of a Critch starts rolling on season two
The CBC coming-of-age comedy has started production on the 13-episode sophomore season.
The Porter earns 2022 Emmy nomination
A number of homegrown actors and creatives, as well as Canadian-shot series, are up for core categories in the 74th annual Emmy Awards.
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