The NFB celebrated International Women’s Day by announcing “that at least half of its productions will be directed by women and half of all production spending will be allocated to films directed by women” beginning
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Jackie Boy: Campanale’s Hookup Culture Drama Premieres in April
Jackie Boy, a gritty exploration of today’s hookup culture, is scheduled for its its Toronto premiere at the Royal Cinema on April 1st 2016 at 9:30pm as part of the 10th Canadian Film Festival. The
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More early CSA’s — The Globe and Mail’s Barry Hertz reports some of the 49 handed out last night in TO, including nine for The Book of Negroes and six for Schitt’s Creek. Of course
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(Via Wireservice.ca) Canadian producers are invited to apply for the Feature Project Lab at this year’s Whistler Film Festival (WFF). This is an intensive two-phase experience that covers both creative development and the business end
Continue ReadingCrew Call, Free Movies, Further Shades
A crew call is on for two feature films scheduled to shoot in Northern Ontario this summer, says MFM. There are a lot of key positions to fill and another round coming up — details
Continue ReadingPoll Time in Sask, Springtime at the Lightbox
The Saskatchewan Motion Picture Production Industry Association (SMPIA) wants to remind friends of the industry that their votes can do a lot in the provincial elections on April 4th. “Reach out to your MLA to
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