Canadian films

Vision Films to Release Touching Environmentally-Focused Film "Chloe & Theo" Starring Dakota Johnson, Mira Sorvino and Newcomer Theo Ikummaq

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Films, Creative works, English-language films, Canadian films, Mira Sorvino, Chloe and Theo, Chloe

LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the re-release of Chloe & Theo from activist and filmmaker Monica Ord.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vision Films Inc. ("Vision") announces the re-release of Chloe & Theo from activist and filmmaker Monica Ord.
  • With the help of a kind lawyer (Mira Sorvino), they present his story to the United Nations.
  • Lise Romanoff, CEO/Managing Director of Vision Films says, "We felt it important to share Chloe & Theo with as broad an audience as possible.
  • Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms.

Nelvana Inks First-Look Deal with Award-winning Writer and Illustrator Kyle Charles

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Dubbing, Lucasfilm, Nelvana, Topcraft, Films, Animation studios, Canadian films, Animation

Marking the company's first, first-look deal inthree years, this new two-year agreement sees Charles pitching original content to Nelvana for joint development, from TV series to features films for both kids and adults.

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  • Marking the company's first, first-look deal inthree years, this new two-year agreement sees Charles pitching original content to Nelvana for joint development, from TV series to features films for both kids and adults.
  • "Kyle is a seasoned artist with a great ability to tell thoughtful stories through illustration and we are so proud to welcome him to the Nelvana team," said Athena Georgaklis, Head of Development, Nelvana.
  • "I am beyond excited to work with Nelvana and be a part of their long-standing legacy in Canadian animation," said Charles.
  • Entertaining kids for over 50 years, Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children's animated and live-action content.

National Canadian Film Day is back with Canadian films for everyone

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Reel Canada, Cinema of Canada, Canadian films, Canadian culture, Television, English-language films, Canadian Film Institute

This year, National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) -- April 21st, 2021 -- will offer an exciting world premiere, a wealth of free Canadian movies, nationwide watch parties and live discussions with Canadian filmmakers from across the country.

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  • This year, National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) -- April 21st, 2021 -- will offer an exciting world premiere, a wealth of free Canadian movies, nationwide watch parties and live discussions with Canadian filmmakers from across the country.
  • This year's National Canadian Film Day programming highlights include:
    As previously announced , this year's centerpiece is the world premiere of Light(s) at the End of the Tunnel , a series of eleven original short films.
  • National Canadian Film Day is also a worldwide event, and we will be bringing Canadian film to over 30 countries, with special programming featuring recent releases as well as Canadian classics.
  • Through our three core programsOur Films in Our Schools, Welcome to Canada, and National Canadian Film Day (NCFD)REEL CANADA has reached millions of high school students, new Canadians, and general audience members.

National Geographic Documentary Films Acquires Worldwide Rights for Underwater Exploration Feature Playing with Sharks Out of Sundance

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Film & Motion Pictures, Environment, General Entertainment, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Elasmobranchii, Ichthyology, Predators, Sharks, JAWS, Branches of biology, Films, Canadian films, Zoology

National Geographic Documentary Films announced today the acquisition of the feature documentary Playing with Sharks, from two-time Emmy-nominated director Sally Aitken, WildBear Entertainment and Dogwoof.

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  • National Geographic Documentary Films announced today the acquisition of the feature documentary Playing with Sharks, from two-time Emmy-nominated director Sally Aitken, WildBear Entertainment and Dogwoof.
  • But Jaws had other unforeseen consequences, solidifying sharks in the collective mindset as an underwater monster to be feared and hunted.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is committed to bringing the world premium, feature documentaries that cover timely, provocative and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the world.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is a division of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox.

Tiff's Treats Opens Third Charlotte, N.C. Store in SouthPark, with Opening Weekend Proceeds December 12th and 13th Benefiting Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Food and drink, Cookie, Desserts, Toronto International Film Festival, Canadian films

To celebrate the new SouthPark store, a portion of proceeds from ALL of Charlotte's Tiff's Treats stores this Saturday, December 12th, and Sunday, December 13th, will benefit Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County.

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  • To celebrate the new SouthPark store, a portion of proceeds from ALL of Charlotte's Tiff's Treats stores this Saturday, December 12th, and Sunday, December 13th, will benefit Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County.
  • Tiff's Treats is also offering one lucky Charlotte fan cookie deliveries for their entire gift listthat's a dozen warm Tiff's Treats cookies delivered to 20 of their favorite people in Tiff's Treats' delivery zones.
  • From the new location, Tiff's Treats' hot-out-of-the-oven cookie and treats delivery reaches homes and businesses between South Boulevard and East Independence Boulevard.
  • In this time of social distancing, Tiff's Treats offers contactless delivery to help people connect and celebrate the holidays from afar.

The Willoughbys producer Luke Carroll joins Relish to build slate of original animated features

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Canadian films, Films, E-commerce, The Willoughbys, Henchmen, Netflix

DUNCAN, BC, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Industry veteran Luke Carroll, producer of Netflix's animated hit, The Willoughbys, is joining Relish Interactive in the newly created role of SVP, Animation.

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  • DUNCAN, BC, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Industry veteran Luke Carroll, producer of Netflix's animated hit, The Willoughbys, is joining Relish Interactive in the newly created role of SVP, Animation.
  • Carroll will have a dual role and act as SVP, Development for the studio's original content division Wasabi Entertainment.
  • In addition to producing The Willoughbys, Netflix's first original CG feature, Carroll produced Escape From Planet Earth for The Weinstein Company as well as Bron Animation's first animated feature Henchmen.
  • "To be able to apply this knowledge to a slate of wildly exciting animated feature films is an unbelievable opportunity.

Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Releasing Acquires Highly-Anticipated Dramatic Feature from Oscar Nominee Deepa Mehta

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Friday, October 23, 2020
Canadian films, Films, English-language Indian films, Indian people, Creative works, English-language films, Water, Funny Boy, Deepa Mehta, Deepa, Chicago and North Western Transportation Company

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ -ARRAY Releasing announces the acquisition of Oscar nominee Deepa Mehta's highly-anticipated dramatic feature FUNNY BOY.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ -ARRAY Releasing announces the acquisition of Oscar nominee Deepa Mehta's highly-anticipated dramatic feature FUNNY BOY.
  • Mehta, who co-wrote the screenplay with Selvadurai, teamed with three-time Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore on the score.
  • ARRAY will release FUNNY BOY in select cities and on Netflix beginning Thursday, December 10.
  • Both Deepa & David have been the recipients of many well-respected international awards including an Academy Award Nomination for Best Foreign Film,WATER.

Just announced: Future Cities Canada welcomes Edward Burtynsky to #UnexpectedSolutions

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Articles, Filmmakers, Conferences, Edward Burtynsky, Nicholas de Pencier, Jennifer Baichwal, Canadian films, TED

The TD Future Cities Speaker Series has inspired innovators and city builders from across sectors to push the boundaries of how we approach our city systems, said Orit Sarfaty, Evergreens Chief Program Officer and one of the founding partners of Future Cities Canada.

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  • The TD Future Cities Speaker Series has inspired innovators and city builders from across sectors to push the boundaries of how we approach our city systems, said Orit Sarfaty, Evergreens Chief Program Officer and one of the founding partners of Future Cities Canada.
  • We look forward to hearing the diversity of perspectives and unexpected solutions - from some of the worlds leading thinkers on how we can reimagine our cities of the future.
  • TD Future Cities Speaker Series: In Conversation with Edward Burtynsky and Globe & Mail visual art critic Kate Taylor
    In 2018, Edward Burtynsky, noted photographer of industrial landscapes, unveiled a remarkable new project with filmmakers Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier.
  • For the latest information on #UnexpectedSolutions and the upcoming TD Future Cities Speaker Series, sign up to the Future Cities Canada newsletter and follow @ FutureCitiesCA .

Television Nominees Announced for 19th Annual DGC Awards

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Canadian films

TORONTO, Sept. 3, 2020 /CNW/ -It is our pleasure to announce the nominations for the 2020 DGC Awards for Television Series, Movies for Television and Mini Series.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 3, 2020 /CNW/ -It is our pleasure to announce the nominations for the 2020 DGC Awards for Television Series, Movies for Television and Mini Series.
  • Winners in these categories will be announced at the 19th Annual Awards on the week of October 24th, 2020.
  • We were pleased to receive over 200 Television submissions this year.
  • This announcement will be followed by the nominations for Feature Film, Documentary and Short Film announced after the DGC Awards nomination juries meet on September 12th as well as the long-list for the DGC's Discovery Award highlighting emerging directors on their first or second feature.

American Woman, With Hong Chau And Sarah Gadon, By Filmmaker Semi Chellas, To Premiere Digitally On New Platform: Labz Live

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Creative works, Films, Canadian writers, Canadian films, Semi Chellas, American Woman, Characters in Hamlet, Ophelia, Mad Men, Hearst

WHAT: AMERICAN WOMAN, a new film by Semi Chellas (Mad Men, Ophelia) will launch a digital "Premiere Week" beginning September 14th.

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  • WHAT: AMERICAN WOMAN, a new film by Semi Chellas (Mad Men, Ophelia) will launch a digital "Premiere Week" beginning September 14th.
  • Set in 1974, AMERICAN WOMANis a remarkably timely story about two very different women on the run from the law.
  • Chellas adapted AMERICAN WOMAN from Susan Choi's Pulitzer-shortlisted novel, which reimagines the kidnapping of Patricia Hearst from the perspective of a fellow fugitive.
  • WHERE: LABZ LIVE, a new immersive way for audiences to view films and shows, LABZ LIVE is a partnership between AMERICAN WOMAN producer, Level Forward and startup The Labz.