(Via CNW) “Today’s CRTC decision [to okay the buying of Shaw Media by Corus Entertainment] sends a shiver down the spine of Canada’s independent producers,” says Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, the Canadian Media Producers
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(Via CNW) ACTRA’s not the only organization that’s glad to see the federal budget’s provisions for culture; CBC says in a media release that it’s “grateful”, especially considering the financial trouble it’s been experiencing. “We
Continue ReadingPrism Prize, G-G Awards, and Basic Human Needs
(Via Wireservice.ca) The Prism Prize Top 20 and Top Ten best Canadian music videos of 2015 have been announced, with one more round of voting to go before the winner is awarded $10,000 at a
Continue ReadingBy and for Kids at TIFF; Open for Complaints
The finalists in the 15th annual Jump Cuts Young Filmmakers Showcase — “young” meaning a lower limit of Grade 4 — have been chosen by the TIFF Kids Festival. TIFF says “The films include stop-motion,
Continue ReadingIssues, Rights, and Stills — News for St. Patrick’s Day 2016
(Via CNW) The Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS) will be the single point of contact for unresolved issues with communications service providers –– TV, Internet, wireless, and landline — the CRTC has just
Continue ReadingUps and Downs in Canada’s Media Industry
“[A] divided Saskatchewan media production community” is what was found by the Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA) in its consultation process earlier this year. Media industry employers — those who get funding directly —
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