Sara Alessi

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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