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
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 —
Continue ReadingMostly CSA News (Plus a Little Death Cure)
The Chronicle-Herald has a readable straightforward list of the big winners at last night’s Canadian Screen Awards, via CP, here. Yes, it was a big night for Schitt’s Creek (best comedy, comedy actor, comedy actress),
Continue ReadingVideo: Talking to Psychopomp & Circumstance Cast
Travis Friday (the Headless Horseman) and Kenneth Tynan (the Grim Reaper) on auditions, characters, and the creative process behind Psychopomp & Circumstance.
Continue ReadingWomen in Film, VR in Space (with Video) and Kidoodle in the World
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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