06•11 Must read‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ TV Series a Go at WarnerMedia Based on Frank Herbert’s novel, the female-focused take will be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Jon Spaihts. The yet-unnamed platform has handed out a straight-to-series order for Dune: The Sisterhood, a female-focused take on Frank Herbert’s beloved novel. Denis Villeneuve, who wrote, produced and directed next year’s new take on Dune, will helm the pilot. hollywoodreporter.com
05•17 Must readCelluloid Dreams boards Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Infinity Pool’ Paris-based Celluloid Dreams has boarded Brandon Cronenberg’s upcoming drama Infinity Pool, about an all-inclusive holiday in an exotic luxury resort that takes a sinister turn, both as a co-production partner and as its international sales agent screendaily.com
05•17 Must readCannes 2019Julianne Moore on film industry gender parity: “I do believe in quotas” Julianne Moore told an audience at Cannes she supports imposing quotas to help improve gender representation in the film industry. The actress, speaking at an event alongside directors Xavier Dolan and Werner Herzog, said: “Women are not a special interest group, we make up 52% of the population so in order to restore the balance we will need some measures to change our culture. It takes a long time to turn a big boat around.” screendaily.com
05•15 SpotlightCannes 2019Song Of Names’ sells globally for HanWay (exclusive) The Song Of Names, François Girard’s drama starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen, has scored a series of pre-Cannes deals for London-based HanWay Films. Producers on the film are Robert Lantos, Lyse Lafontaine and Nick Hirschkorn. It is a Serendipity Point Films, Lyla Films and Feel Films production in association with Ingenious Media and Proton Cinema. It is produced with the participation of Telefilm Canada, SODEC, Bell Media, CBC, CMF and Ontario Creates. screendaily.com
05•15 EventsCannes 2019Cannes Market: North American buzz titles As the Croisette welcomes buyers on the lookout for hot arthouse, genre, fiction and documentary titles, Screen profiles a selection of this year’s need-to-know projects. XYZ Films will show a promo of Blood Quantum, which stars Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers and Forrest Goodluck. screendaily.com
05•10 SuccessCannes 2019Canada’s official Cannes 2019 selection! As we gear up for the 72nd Festival de Cannes coming up May 14 to 25, 2019, let’s take a look at Canada’s cinematic contenders, from features to shorts, coproductions, and more. In official competition and making its world premiere is Xavier Dolan’s Matthias et Maxime. The Montreal filmmaker also acts in the movie, about… Read more
05•10 EventsAnnecy 2019Canada’s animated storytellers up for awards at Annecy It’s spring, which means film festival season is in full swing! Canada’s next stop is the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which happens from June 10 to 15, 2019 in the French city of the same name, and its market component, Mifa, from June 11 to 14. Canadians will be making waves at both the… Read more
05•09 SpotlightSunny Side of the Doc 2019Canada shines at Sunny Side of the Doc Factual content is in the spotlight at Sunny Side of the Doc, from documentaries to interactive and more! With 2000 attendees from 50 countries, the 30th year of this major international non-fiction market takes place from June 24 to 27, 2019, in La Rochelle, France. Canada will be there with awesome stories to tell; ready… Read more
05•09 EventsCannes 2019Telefilm’s Cannes delegation Canadians heading to Cannes will be in good hands this year with Telefilm Canada’s delegation who will be present at the Festival de Cannes to facilitate networking; particularly when it comes to export and coproduction, participate in events and represent in all the right places. From May 14 to 23, 2019, please join us at… Read more
05•09 EventsCannes 2019Cannes Fantastic 7 First-Ever Lineup for Genre Projects Seven of the world’s foremost festivals dedicated to, or with strong traditions of highlighting genre cinema, have banded together to form the Fantastic 7, an initiative which sees each bring one project to be pitched at the Cannes Film Market. variety.com
05•02 EventsCannes 2019XYZ Boards Sales On Zombie Thriller ‘Blood Quantum’ — Cannes XYZ Films will handle worldwide sales (except Canada) on zombie thriller Blood Quantum, which they also executive produced, at the upcoming Cannes Marché. Directed and written by Mi’gmaq filmmaker Jeff Barnaby, the movie stars actor Michael Greyeyes, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Forrest Goodluck. deadline.com
04•29 Must read‘The Song Of Names’ With Tim Roth And Clive Owen Lands At Sony Classics Sony Pictures Classics has acquired U.S. rights to The Song of Names, the François Girard-directed movie that stars Tim Roth and Clive Owen. Serendipity Point Films’ Robert Lantos (Eastern Promises), Lyse Lafontaine (Mommy) and Nick Hirschkorn (Five Children and It) are producers and Elevation Pictures will distribute the pic in Canada. deadline.com
04•26 SpotlightCannes 2019Devilworks adds two new titles to Cannes 2019 slate The company has acquired international rights to Michael Melski’s The Child Remains. Produced by Craig Cameron and Melski under Malefic Films and co-produced by Telefilm Canada, the Canadian film follows an expectant couple’s weekend away that turns to terror. screendaily.com
04•26 SpotlightHot Docs Festival Lineup Highlights Female Directors Women will comprise 54 percent of the directors who will screen their work at the 26th edition, including Tasha Hubbard with her opening night film, a world premiere for ‘Nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up.’ hollywoodreporter.com
04•26 SpotlightThe Grizzlies: 15 things about the groundbreaking new Canadian film The Grizzlies premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, and this week it hits theatres across the country. Miranda de Pencier and actress Anna Lambe are joining Tom Power on q, but first we gathered 15 facts about the film, which is getting a lot of buzz. cbc.ca
04•26 Must readCannes 2019Epic Pictures to launch Cannes sales on Telefilm Canada-backed horror ‘The Ballad Of Audrey Earnshaw’ Epic Pictures and Canadian producer Gianna Isabella of Gate 67 Films have completed principal photography on The Ballad Of Audrey Earnshaw, which Epic will launch to international buyers in Cannes next month. screendaily.com
04•16 Must readCannes 2019Your 5 can’t-miss business events at Cannes The French Riviera provides a magnificent backdrop for the Festival de Cannes (in its 72nd edition), where Canada will be representing in full force at the 60th edition of the Marché du Film. Join us at the Canada Pavilion, from May 14 to 23, 2019! Meanwhile, here are all your must-know business facts about Canada’s… Read more
04•16 SpotlightCanada Now 2019Canada Now brings Canadian cinema to international markets Can’t get enough of Canadian cinema? The third edition of Telefilm’s Canada Now showcase brings acclaimed and award-winning new Canadian films to the US, Mexico, and coming up this month, all the way to London, England, followed by a multi-city UK tour. This year’s Canada Now initiative introduces international audiences, markets, and industry partners to… Read more
04•16 Must readCannes 201915 Canadian shorts curated for Cannes market showcase Once again this year, some awesome Canadian shorts will be front and centre at Cannes’ Short Film Corner, which takes place from May 20 to 23, 2019 at the Marché du Film market that runs during the Cannes Film Festival. As part of Telefilm’s curated Canada: Not Short on Talent market showcase, if you’re registered… Read more
04•12 EventsSuccessMIPTV 2019Montreal’s Laurent TV Returns to Canneseries Short-Form Competition with ‘Home Turf’ For the second year in a row, Montreal-based production company St Laurent Web (St Laurent TV) has a series in the official selection at Canneseries. variety.com
03•29 EventsMIPTV 2019Canadian projects in the spotlight at MIPTV Taking place in Cannes, France, from April 8 to 11, 2019, MIPTV is all about making global connections to help you develop, co-produce, finance, sell, or acquire awesome TV, digital, and audiovisual content projects. With more than 10,000 participants hailing from 100 countries at last year’s event, it’s pretty clear that this international content market… Read more
03•26 Must readOn Screen Protocols & Pathways: A discussion with imagineNATIVE’s managing director Jason Ryle Led by imagineNATIVE, a new media production guide lays out an adaptable framework on how to work with Indigenous communities and content in Canada. Titled On Screen Protocols & Pathways: A Media Production Guide to Working with Indigenous Canadian Communities, Cultures, Concepts & Stories, the project began in 2017. Funded by Ontario Creates, the National… Read more
03•11 EventsA strong Canadian presence at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Canada is part of five films selected for the 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival, which takes place from March 18 to April 1, 2019. And from March 18 to 21, we’ll be waiting for you at our Canada Pavilion at Hong Kong FILMART market! Click here for all the info on our market presence… Read more
03•08 EventsSXSW 2019Your guide to the Canada House at SXSW 2019 SXSW kicks off March 8th with an impressive Canadian lineup! For the very first time, the spheres of film, television, music and interactive all convene under one roof: Canada House. Whether you’re into industry panels, musical showcases, networking events, or late night DJ sets, here’s a sneak peak of some of the best that Canada… Read more
