(Via PRNewswire) The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) is underway, after opening last night with Thina Sobabili (The Two of Us), directed by Ernest Nkosi. With Global News as presenting sponsor once again, this year’s
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Scholarship at AMI, Tunniit at Concordia, Canadian Slasher at SXSW
(via ami.ca) AMI’s scholarship program gets new name in honour of long-time employee Robert Pearson. Going into its fifth year of the program, the scholarship is now known as the AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship in
Continue ReadingNew: Film For Stevens, Ad Standards for GroupM, Prism Prize for Best Music Videos
(Via 24-7 Press Release) Tom Stevens, the North Delta (BC) native whose acting credits include Wayward Pines, 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days has completed another project: The Game
Continue ReadingClimate Change Films to the Fore, Plus Animation in Montreal
(Via CNW) Montreal will be home to a new state of the art animation studio with plans to start producing nine animated features over the next five years. Cinesite, a leading animation and visual effects
Continue ReadingTelefilm FTW, and Transitioning
(via CBC) Independent Filmmaker in Vancouver explains why she chose the film industry. Director and Screenwriter Mina Shum explains in a video interview that the decision she made for making the transition into the movie
Continue ReadingAssistant Needed, Films Suggested, Memoir Filmed, Tree House Bought, Sales Head Named
A North Bay local with a driver’s license is needed as a Talent Assistant by Hallmark’s Flower Shop Mysteries, MFM announces. This is five weeks’ work starting next week — details here. The Calgary International
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