Tag: TIFF

Online & Digital Media News – Hakai Magazine wins big at...

Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) for 2019 were handed out Jan. 9 in Toronto. Victoria-based Hakai Magazine was the night’s big winner claiming six...

TV & Film News – Kew Media Group parts ways with...

Kew Media Group has parted ways with Chief Financial Officer Geoff Webb and announced a strategic review, following what the publicly-traded content producer and...

TV & Film News – DHX Media announces rebrand as “WildBrain”

DHX Media has announced that it’s undertaking a company-wide rebrand and will be known as “WildBrain” going forward. Up until now, Wildbrain has been...

CMPA announces 2019 Indiescreen Awards nominees

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has unveiled the nominees for this year's Indiescreen Awards. The annual awards honour a veteran independent producer who...

CMPA expands eligibility for Indiescreen Awards

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) is expanding eligibility for its Indiescreen Awards nationally. The CMPA has called for applications for the annual awards, recognizing...

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...

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...

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...

CMPA announces nominees for 2018 Indiescreen Awards

The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has unveiled the nominees for the 2018 Indiescreen Awards. Representing the country's independent producers, CMPA also announced it's dedicating its...

In Canadian TV headlines, Mr. D wraps production on its final...

Stingray Digital Group has made an unsolicited, hostile-takeover bid for U.S.-based multi-platform video and music network Music Choice. The offer is currently under review...