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How CBC is handling the potential for disruption at the Winter Olympics
Despite Omicron’s surge and the absence of NHLers, the pubcaster is focusing on flexibility and custom opportunities to ensure it delivers for sponsors.
CBC launches national pilot program for content creators with a disability
AccessCBC, a partnership with the ReelAbilities Film Festival, is now taking submissions for scripted and documentary projects.
Playback’s most-read stories of 2021
We look back on the stories that earned the most attention from readers this year, reflecting the highs and lows of 2021.
Production sector monitoring Omicron ‘really carefully’ over the holidays
With productions on holiday hiatus, many are taking a wait-and-see approach on how the latest COVID-19 variant might affect their sets.
In Brief: Bachelor in Paradise Canada renewed for a second season
Plus: Cameras roll on CBC Gem’s Revenge of The Black Best Friend, B.C. gets a boost from Superman & Lois, and more.
CBC/Radio-Canada reports increased workforce diversity in 2022-25 EDI plan
New data from the pubcaster reveals that while it made gains in diversity from 2019, it fell short of labour market availability for a number of key groups.
Executive of the Year: Sally Catto
How does she follow the global success of Schitt’s Creek, Kim’s Convenience and Workin’ Moms? CBC’s general manager shares how she’s building on the momentum.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2021: Kent Donguines
PRESENTED BY CBC: The Vancouver-based producer has already landed on the radar of TIFF, Hot Docs and Netflix as he grows his production banner Aimer Films.
Telefilm appoints new national director of feature film
Mehernaz Lentin joins Telefilm for a five-year term, after serving as CBC Films senior director since 2017.
Network Entertainment, Universal Music, CBC team for Anne Murray doc
The film will screen as a one-night theatrical event at 50 select Cineplex theatres across Canada ahead of its broadcast and streaming premiere on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
CBC sets carbon footprint for original productions
The new directive for Canadian English-language productions over $400,000 takes effect Jan. 3, 2022.
Canadian broadcasters on film: CBC spotlight
The pubcaster found “a strong appetite” for Canadians films during the pandemic, and hopes that funding agencies will evolve financing models to align with changing viewing habits and the shift to streaming platforms.
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