A Hollywood film about a high school lacrosse team in Nunavut? It’s happening this month in Iqaluit as production begins on The Grizzlies, report CBC’s Liam Britten and Bob Keating. The film, produced by Miranda
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Bad News, Good News, for Canadian Producers
(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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More News: NSI, CBC, Etc.
(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
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Prism 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
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By 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,
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Issues, 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
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