TIFF STUDIO (their caps) is calling for Canadian writer-directors to apply for a chance to develop their talent through educational sessions and mentorship from renowned industry experts. STUDIO, now in its fourth year, is the
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Holmes & Holmes, VR @ MIPTV, and an Indie Gran
(via shawmedia.ca) Mike Holmes and Mike Holmes Jr. collaborate on a father and son project, a new TV series called Holmes and Holmes, which focuses on home renovation. Mike Holmes Sr. has explained that for
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“Ironic Rebrand” for VSC (AKA Unobstructed View), Described Video Live from the Ballgame
(Via Wireservice.ca) In a “slightly ironic rebrand”, Canada’s oldest independent distributor of film and television content, Video Services Corp. (VSC), has changed its name to Unobstructed View. Jonathan Gross, President and Fearless Leader of the
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Easter Monday News (with Vintage Video)
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
Continue ReadingUBC Next 100, Hot Docs, and Big Brother
(via shawmedia.ca) Big Brother Canada is airing its double eviction tonight. A moment that fans have been waiting for, tonight’s 90-minute episode will feature the departure of guest Kelsey Faith. After a fake double eviction
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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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