The 2016 TIFF Industry Conference will highlight a couple of vital issues, says its director, Kathleen Drumm: The impact of Brexit on the industry, and the equal participation of women. Industry figures from the UK
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Pitch THIS! and dubdub
(Via Wireservice.ca) If you’ve got a great idea for an animated kids’ TV series, you’re invited to submit a proposal (or maybe even two) to this year’s Pitch THIS!, where creators get a chance to
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Sur-Vie: A Fictional Show About A Reality Show
(Via CNW Telbec) A Canadian who gives up on trying to make it in Hollywood, reality TV, social media, Pamela Anderson — these are a few of the things that make up the new Séries+ show Sur-Vie.
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News Today: CraveTV, Corus Shareholdings, Computer Software
Bell Media has announced that CraveTV and Xbox One are now teamed up to let CraveTV subscriptions play via Xbox One. Corus Entertainment‘s quarterly shareholdings have been announced for anyone collecting shares. (via PRNewswire) Any
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Fun at Fantasia (with French Trailer)
(Via Wireservice.ca) The 20th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival opens tomorrow night (Thursday, July 14th — happy Bastille Day from your resident translator-from-the-French) with the world premiere of King Dave. That’s just the beginning
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Funding for French Features, Biz Skills in Barrie, Fountain’s Film for Families
Telefilm announces it’s funding three French language features to the tune of $1.4 million. Two are by emerging women filmmakers — Toujours ensemble, by Sophie Dupuis, and Pour toujours, by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles. Along with
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