This won’t exactly be “news” in the sense of something unexpected, but Star Wars: The Force Awakens has broken all kinds of records in Canada and worldwide, CBC News’ Jessica Wong reports. The best 10
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News for the Shortest Day
(Via CNW) Ten Canadian films have been selected by the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), which will take place in the California desert city from New Year’s Day through January 11th. Telefilm Canada works
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Looking Ahead: Webinar, Festival, and Doc
With 2015 almost over, there’s still a lot to look forward to — before and after Christmas and New Year’s. Tomorrow morning (December 19th), MFM as announced a free webinar for documentary filmmakers — this
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From Strike to Still Standing to the Ultimate Airport
(via bcbusiness.ca) Mary Beach reports the BC film industry gets quite the business boost for measly money. U.S. film companies have been able to benefit from the Canadian dollar since it is decreasing in value
Continue ReadingCasting Call, Calgary’s Shortest Day, and EUFF
Once again there’s an urgent casting call from Fishing in the Moonlight, filming in Sudbury. They need an older First Nations man. Details are here at MFM. (Via WireService.ca) The 30th European Union Film Festival
Continue ReadingShe Has a Name, Lost Ones, and More
Mark Weber of the Red Deer Express writes that a local author’s story is being turned into a movie. Andrew Kooman, author of She Has a Name, is happy that his play about human trafficking
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