Hot Docs Fest Financial Crunch Sparks Board Directors Cull
The Toronto documentary festival has also temporarily shuttered its cinema for the summer as it financially restructures. Source: Hot Docs Fest Financial Crunch Sparks Board Directors Cull
2024 Canadian Screen Award Winners Announced
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television celebrated the final award show of Canadian Screen Week 2024 tonight at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto, marking the end of four days that celebrated the achievements of Canadian talent in film, … Continued
Canadian Jewish Film Festival Postponed Amid Security Concerns
The Hamilton Jewish Federation is searching for another venue after the Playhouse Cinema received phone and social media threats before pulling a venue rental in Hamilton, Ontario. Source: Canadian Jewish Film Festival Postponed Amid Security Concerns
Canada’s indie cinemas are in trouble —-
In a new survey, 60 per cent of Canada’s independent movie theatre owners reported operating at a loss. Industry leaders are calling for funding and policy changes to help them compete with streaming services and big chains like Cineplex. Source: … Continued
Canada’s independent cinema chains are ‘in crisis,’ need more funding
A new study from Canada’s independent cinema owners says their industry is “in crisis” and many theatres need increased public funding to stay afloat. Source: Canada’s independent cinema chains are ‘in crisis,’ need more funding: study – Coast Reporter