In Brief: Kim Nguyen wins DOXA director award for ‘Saigon Story’

Plus: The NSI has selected 10 creators for CBC New Indigenous Voices, the CMF and ISO fund three interactive projects, and more.

Telus renews kids series Kokum & Dot ahead of broadcast premiere

Season one of the Ekosi Productions series launches on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Shine Network announces 2026 mentorship program cohort

Five creatives from across Canada represent the inaugural group.

WildBrain’s continuing operations revenue falls 16%

The company’s global licensing segment partially offset that decline in Q3 2026, with revenue increasing 35% year-over-year.

WTFilms boards Pascal Plante’s historical drama Filles du Roy

Principal photography began in Montreal this spring, and will continue in France this June before returning to Quebec.

Nickelodeon fetches more PAW Patrol, Rubble & Crew

The PAW Patrol franchise is set to expand even more in 2026 with a 52-episode order, plus a new film and music on the way.

Deals: Bell Media, Behaviour Interactive, PHI Studio, Nelvana

Bell Media and Disney partner on The Simpsons Quebec dub, two Montreal companies acquire the rights for a Blade Runner immersive experience, and more.

Gusto TV sets seven original series for spring slate

The production slate includes Griddle Nation, Livefeed and County Fair Delicious.

Creative BC allocates $200K across 20 films, series

The B.C. agency provided each project a $10,000 grant as part of its Equity + Emerging Development Program.

Photon acquires Canadian rights to John Early, John Wilson’s films

EXCLUSIVE: Sardé Hardie, Photon Films and Media’s VP of acquisitions and sales, negotiated the deals for both films.

AMI’s All In spotlights Paralympian host Tyler Turner

Producers Mike Wavrecan and Sam Graham discuss how Turner was a central part of the making of the series after an initial concept fell through.

Telefilm invests $3.5M across eight minority copros

The selections include István Szabó’s upcoming historical drama Embers and the latest animated feature from Oscar-nominated French filmmaker Alain Gagnol.

SACFF names recipients for 2026 BANFF fellowship

The South Asian Canadian Film Federation fellowship recipients will attend the festival with a slate of projects.

BANFF reveals 2026 Rockie Awards Gala Honourees

The Banff World Media Festival also announced the speakers for its Showrunner Super Panel.