Regional news

Artificial intelligence horror film Ivan wraps in Ottawa

Director Damien Fannon co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Schwartz.

Tilt 9 Entertainment wraps Any Other World in Vancouver

The sci-fi drama stars Bruce Greenwood and marks filmmaker Ben Pickles’ debut feature.

BlackBerry doc in the works from Unrealistic Ideas, Viral Nation

The feature documentary is currently in production and will be directed by Eddie Schmidt.

Trevor Cameron embarks on scripted film debut with #Vanlife

The psychological thriller will film entirely on an LED virtual production wall in Regina.

Shoresy hits the ice in Sudbury for season four

The new season will include guest spots from several former NHL players.

Ontario’s Krow, Torpedo, Tryptyc launch Ticket VFX studio

The new VFX studio will be led by EVP Samara Melanson and COO Bob Munroe.

APTN docuseries Treaty Road rolls across Canada for season two

Filming began in Calgary in early June and is expected to wrap in September.

Hamilton post division launches grant program for short projects

The Shooting Eye’s post-production label Hammer Post has opened the grant to support emerging filmmakers with their first or second projects.

Teen horror film Foreigner to shoot in Vancouver

Ava Maria Safai’s debut feature about an Iranian teen whose attempt to fit in turns dark goes to camera next week.

Netflix limited series Wayward rolls in Toronto

The Mae Martin-led thriller features Sarah Gadon and Toni Collette in a story about the troubled teen industry.

Actor Scott Cavalheiro turns director for gritty thriller Plan C

The film is now in production in the GTA and Windsor-Essex, with Vivica A. Fox among the lead cast.

On Screen Manitoba, GIFF name pitch finalists

The 13th Annual RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition takes place on July 27 at the Gimli International Film Festival.