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EntertainmentIPF shortlist: 27 web series projects make the first round
Sixteen English and 11 French-language projects from 195 proposals compete for financing from the Independent Production Fund.
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DistributionFashionation.tv inks U.S. distribution deal
Pluto.tv picks up the fashion-focused Canadian webcaster, which has shows that include Let’s Shop and Bikini Destinations.
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NewsDynamo and Caper win at Vancouver Web Fest
Joe Sofranko and Hope Lauren also picked up awards at Vancouver Web Fest. (Multiple winner Guidestones: Sunflower Noir pictured.)
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NewsCraveTV commissions Letterkenny as first Canadian series
The Jared Keeso-starring comedy is a partnership between the Bell Media streamer and The Comedy Network.
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IndustryGlobal stories key for digital-first content: report
The Canadian Media Production Association’s Content Everywhere 2 white paper argues Canadian producers face an uphill battle to get content on Netflix, Amazon and Hulu.
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NewsBroadbandTV launches new YouTube channel Opposition
The MCN will retain ownership of the network, with hip-hop artists providing content and receiving a split of the advertising revenue.
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IndustryShaw defends Shomi investment to analysts
CEO Brad Shaw says the $13 million equity loss in Canadian SVOD Shomi is required for future growth.
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NewsMeet the Bell Fund’s new executive director
Former TVO exec Nancy Chapelle replaces Andra Sheffer at the funding body, which has funneled $150 million in grants to Canadian digital media projects.
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NewsStuck in Toronto? You’re not alone
The Portal, a short about a time-traveling wizard who gets lost in the city, is picked up as a web series on CBC Punchline.
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EntertainmentBell Media’s CraveTV SVOD is tied to a cable sub
Pricing details about the streamer will be revealed tomorrow, but for now one thing is clear about the model: It’s not an attempt to attract cord-cutters.
Etan Vlessing
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