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CBC Gem streaming service to launch later this year
CBC has unveiled plans to launch streaming service CBC Gem, promising a less commercial, Canadian experience.
Speaking at industry event Content Canada in Toronto, being...
CBC launches new “CBC Films” brand
CBC is rolling out new brand CBC Films, which will encompass its funding, pre-buys and acquisitions, and become the rebrand for the CBC Breaking...
DGC’s list of top new Canadian filmmakers to watch
The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) has announced its Discovery Long-List, highlighting the top new Canadian filmmakers to watch.
“These directors are part of an...
CFC unveils details of five-year Netflix partnership
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and Netflix have announced the official start of a new five-year partnership in support of Canadian talent.
The Netflix-CFC Global Project partnership will use a model...
Netflix hires CMF VP Cardin as first Canadian employee
Netflix has hired Stéphane Cardin, VP of Industry and Public Affairs for the Canada Media Fund (CMF), as its first Canadian employee.
According to La...
TIFF names film producer Joana Vicente as ED
TIFF has announced that independent film producer Joana Vicente will be its incoming executive director and co-head.
Vicente, currently executive director of the New York-based...
CMF says women now helm 40 per cent of TV productions...
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has released its annual report for the 2017/18 fiscal year, saying women now hold 40 per cent of leadership...
Telefilm, Birks to celebrate the year’s Women in Film during TIFF
Telefilm Canada and Birks have announced the honourees for the sixth annual Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film.
This year’s honourees include director Nettie Wild...
Canada top location for feature films in 2017
Canada was the number one production location for feature films in 2017 for the first time, according to a new report from FilmL.A., the...
Netflix backs Pacific Screenwriting Program aimed at producing more B.C.-based screenwriters
Netflix is one of the partners in a new initiative that aims to produce more Vancouver-based screenwriters.
The Pacific Screenwriting Program will combine industry mentorship,...
