Regional news

Roku orders festive rom-com Jingle Bell Love from Incendo

The film, starring New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre alongside Michelle Morgan, will premiere in Canada on CBC and CBC Gem in December.

CBC commissions Mike Lobel’s Don’t Come Upstairs

The documentary, from co-writer, director and star Lobel, follows him as he searches for answers to a long-held family secret.

APTN renews Tales from the Rez for season two

Production will take place in Alberta on the Siksika Nation and nearby locations, with casting for season two about to get underway.

Samora Smallwood directs first series with Coming Home

The romantic comedy series begins production in Grimsby, Ont. on Saturday.

Daniel Roher rolling on first narrative feature Tuner

The crime thriller focuses on a piano tuner who turns his skills toward safe cracking.

Treasure hunting series Red River Gold renewed for second season

The APTN-commissioned series follows a group of Métis treasure seekers as they search for lost British gold coins.

Production wraps on B2F’s Kingston-set Doom Boogie

The film stars musicians Hanorah Hanley and Ciara Roberts and follows an indie band confronting the reasons for their split.

In Brief: Sullivan’s Crossing makes $47M economic impact

Plus: Nicola Rose’s Magnetosphere sets its debut in Hamilton, the Windsor International Film Festival gets a multi-year investment, and more.

CBC’s Allegiance gets in gear for season two in B.C.

The Lark Productions series is scheduled to wrap Dec. 5.

Creative BC selects 12 prodcos for development support

A total of $600,000 has been allocated to B.C.-owned prodcos to help create original IP.

Telefilm unveils three-year Atlantic Strategy

The strategy is tailored to support the specific needs of the East Coast film industry, and is the first of a series of region-specific plans.

DOC Atlantic sets cohort for third Breakthrough Program

The program began in July with a series of workshops and will see the cohort participate in two documentary festivals.