Regional news

SODEC allocates $3.2M in production funding to eight series

The productions include five scripted projects and three animated series.

CMPA sends producer, screen industry delegates to Ireland

Fifteen producers will participate in the Galway Film Fleadh and meet with Irish production studios, buyers and distributors.

Toronto promotes local industry with Ireland, U.K. delegation

Mayor Olivia Chow will head the delegation, joined by a group of industry leaders and City of Toronto Film Office staff.

Bon Cop, Bad Cop series shooting in Quebec

The 6 x 60-minute continuation of the original films stars Patrick Huard and Henry Czerny.

Report explores rural Ontario production models, limitations

Filmmaking Outside the Box: Disconnection and Disruption in Rural Ontario outlines how producers adapt to limitations imposed by budget, equipment and crew.

Bell Fund supports 40 companies via Slate Development Program

The program allocates funding to Canadian production companies for the development of original IP.

Report maps opportunities in Southwestern Ontario industry

Southwestern Ontario: Ready for Action! outlines how incentives and investment in post-secondary and infrastructure are needed.

Francophones value Cancon more than anglophones: report

More than half of surveyed parents say Cancon is very important for their children.

Children’s series Kokum & Dot begins filming in Vancouver

The live-action and animated series teaches kids using Cree language and culture.

DGC selects 10 delegates for AIFF coproduction market

The Atlantic International Film Festival delegation marks an east coast expansion for the Director Market Accelerator, an initiative of the DGC’s National Directors Division.

James Mark’s Karate Ghost kicks off in Toronto

The film, distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment in Canada, is slated for an early 2026 festival premiere and theatrical release.

DGC names delegation for inaugural Access Canada Summit

The summit runs from Sept. 8 to 10 during the Toronto International Film Festival.