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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.
WIFT report calls for zero-tolerance approach to diversity failures
The recommendations from the WIFT Canada Coalition study include a call for an industry data taskforce and clear consequences as a prerequisite for government funding and support.
Nova Scotia takes the spotlight with Moonshine
Creator Sheri Elwood shares how the semi-autobiographical series came to life and how it’s part of a growing revival of the province’s film industry.
Streamers slate food and travel projects for Schitt’s Creek stars
Dan Levy’s unscripted cooking competition series The Big Brunch will celebrate undiscovered culinary talent, while Eugene Levy journey’s around the world as The Reluctant Traveler.
CBC/Radio-Canada racks up international deals
The pubcaster’s distribution arm sells factual programming from Kensington Communications, River Road Films, Grand Passage Media as well as Tiffany Hsiung’s short Sing Me a Lullaby.
Clements rolls on ambitious multi-format residential school legacy-based drama
Led by an ensemble cast of Indigenous actors, the CBC and APTN co-commissioned Bones of Crows is unique as it will be both a five-part miniseries as well as a feature film, with multiple language versions.
Netflix, CBC Gem order new Simon Barry production
Principal photography underway for the YA comedic drama Fakes on location in Vancouver.
Canadian MIPCOM participants laud in-person results
Our roundup of feedback from attendees at the TV market delivers reveals quality and volume of in-person meetings, and formats and kids content as hot areas for growth.
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