Banff announces gala and Rockie Awards hosts and esteemed gala honourees

From a media release: The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) proudly unveils the distinguished recipients of the Rockies Gala Awards, recognizing some of the entertainment industry’s most influential business figures and most talented creatives. These prestigious awards will be bestowed on the evening of June 10th, as part of the 45th edition of the Festival … Continue reading Banff announces gala and Rockie Awards hosts and esteemed gala honourees

2024 WGC Screenwriting Awards winners announced

From a media release: The winners of the 28th annual Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards were announced this evening at Koerner Hall in Toronto. Tonight’s gala brought together hundreds of Guild members, industry professionals, and fans—all in celebration of the Canadian screenwriters behind the programming and shows viewers enjoy in Canada and around the … Continue reading 2024 WGC Screenwriting Awards winners announced

AMI’s That Sex Show and Bell Fibe’s Vollies among Screen Nova Scotia 2024 award winners

From a media release: Screen Nova Scotia hosted its tenth anniversary awards gala on Saturday, May 11th, in the Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia in front of a sold-out crowd of industry members and supporters. The annual event celebrates the incredible talent, creativity, and passion that are the trademarks of Nova Scotia’s screen … Continue reading AMI’s That Sex Show and Bell Fibe’s Vollies among Screen Nova Scotia 2024 award winners

Canadian screenwriters and independent producers reach terms on new Independent Production Agreement

From a media release: Today, the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) jointly announced the successful conclusion of negotiations, resulting in an agreement in principle on the terms for a new Independent Production Agreement. The CMPA-WGC Independent Production Agreement establishes the terms, conditions, and rates for writers, story editors, … Continue reading Canadian screenwriters and independent producers reach terms on new Independent Production Agreement

Chef Shawn Adler cooks up tasty and traditional treats on APTN’s Pow Wow Chow

I’m fascinated with the behind-the-scenes of creating food. Whether it was The Heat with Mark McEwan back in 2006 or Carnival Eats with Noah Cappe, it’s interesting to find out how food is prepared, quickly and on-location, for people. That fascination continues with Pow Wow Chow. The documentary series, debuting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern … Continue reading Chef Shawn Adler cooks up tasty and traditional treats on APTN’s Pow Wow Chow