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The new Toronto festival, taking place on June 5, aims to shift the narrative on the use of AI in the screen sector.
Principal photography began in Montreal this spring, and will continue in France this June before returning to Quebec.
Producer Josh Epstein will begin his new role effective July 1.
The B.C. agency provided each project a $10,000 grant as part of its Equity + Emerging Development Program.
EXCLUSIVE: Sardé Hardie, Photon Films and Media’s VP of acquisitions and sales, negotiated the deals for both films.
The South Asian Canadian Film Federation fellowship recipients will attend the festival with a slate of projects.
The Banff World Media Festival also announced the speakers for its Showrunner Super Panel.
Four Canadian films were chosen for the 10th International Financing Forum in Toronto.
The film starring Kim Coates is being presented to buyers at the Marché du Film in Cannes.
The U.S. indie studio has picked up world rights, excluding Canada, with Elevation Pictures handling Canadian distribution.