Sara Alessi, Author at TVCANADA

October 25, 2016 Top Stories

C$3 Million in CMF Funding for Diverse Languages Program

October 25, 2016

TORONTO: The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has awarded C$3 million ($2.25 million) in funding to 11 projects that applied to the Diverse Languages Program, which supports productions reflecting Canada’s diversity.

October 17, 2016 Top Stories

Breakthrough to Rep Global Licensing Rights for Anne of Green Gables

October 17, 2016

TORONTO: Breakthrough Entertainment has expanded its relationship with Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority, taking global licensing rights for the new film franchise L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables.

September 15, 2016 Top Stories

Breakthrough Taps Seasoned Kids’ TV Exec for Sales & Acquisitions

September 15, 2016

TORONTO: Breakthrough Entertainment has appointed veteran kids' television executive Caroline Tyre as its senior director of international sales and acquisitions.

September 7, 2016 Top Stories

Incendo Begins Filming Thriller Early Release

September 7, 2016

MONTREAL: Principal photography has commenced on Incendo's latest thriller Early Release, directed by John L’Écuyer (Curtis’s Charm, Saint-Jude, The Riverbank, In God’s Country).

August 11, 2016 Top Stories

CMF Awards Funding to 22 Canadian Digital Media Projects

August 11, 2016

TORONTO: The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has awarded more than C$4.7 million ($3.6 million) in development and marketing support to innovative digital media projects as part of the first round of its 2016-17 Experimental Stream funding.

August 3, 2016 Top Stories

Tricon Sells 100-Plus Hours Worldwide

August 3, 2016

TORONTO: Tricon Films & Television has inked international sales for more than 100 hours of scripted, lifestyle and documentary programming, including the drama series Hard Rock Medical.

July 20, 2016 Top Stories

Philippe Gagnon On Board Incendo’s Girls’ Night Out

July 20, 2016

MONTREAL: Principal photography has begun on Incendo’s film Girls’ Night Out, which is being directed by Philippe Gagnon.

July 12, 2016 Top Stories

CMF Funding for 14 Digital Media Projects

July 12, 2016

TORONTO: The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has awarded C$10.3 million ($7.9 million) in funding to 14 interactive digital media projects as part of the first round of production support from the 2016-17 Experimental Stream – Innovation Program.

June 13, 2016 Top Stories

Distribution360 Bolsters Catalog, Inks Global Sales

June 13, 2016

TORONTO: Distribution360 (D360) is growing its kids’ and unscripted lineup with the acquisition of titles such as the children's series The Mystery Files, in addition to securing sales for programs across its catalog.

June 9, 2016 Top Stories

marblemedia Appoints Former Bell Media Exec to New Scripted Role

June 9, 2016

TORONTO: marblemedia has tapped Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy for the newly created role of VP of scripted.

Sara Alessi