Press Releases
The women behind CTV’s JANN take centre stage at Content Canada
Iconic singer-songwriter, author, and comedy TV star, Jann Arden, will be featured along with the powerful team of women behind their hit CTV series JANN, for an exclusive master class at Content Canada’s Digital Summit. Presented in partnership with Bell...
Diversity in focus at Content Canada Digital Summit
Content Canada is set to host a round table discussion focused on ways to bring about lasting diversity and inclusion in the Canadian media industry, taking place at its Digital Summit. In partnership with the Canada Media Fund, the roundtable...
Content Canada announces Digital Summit schedule
Content Canada has announced the schedule for its first Digital Summit, launching on Sept 8, 2020. Content will publish daily throughout the month of September, featuring thought leadership roundtables, spotlight sessions, master classes, market access programs and award tributes. Kicking...
Content Canada to present Calgary Day at Digital Summit
Turning the spotlight on production in Alberta, Content Canada will present a dedicated Calgary Day as part of its inaugural Digital Summit on September 9, 2020. Luke Azevedo, commissioner of film, television and creative industries for Calgary Economic Development will...
Insight Productions celebrates 40th anniversary at Digital Summit
Renowned independent production company Insight Productions Ltd celebrates its 40th anniversary with a tribute session at Content Canada’s Digital Summit. Insight’s CEO and executive producer, John Brunton, will be interviewed by industry insider Ed Robinson about the company’s incredible longevity,...
Content Canada Announces Launch of Alberta Producer Accelerator Program
Calgary Economic Development, in partnership with Content Canada and with support from the Consulate General of Canada, Los Angeles, and funding through Western Economic Diversification Canada, is proud to announce the launch of the Alberta Producer Accelerator (APA) Program to...
CMPA and C21 renew partnership for Prime Time Online 2021
The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has announced the 2021 edition of Prime Time, its annual flagship conference, will be held virtually, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event, renamed Prime Time Online, will launch on January 28,...
Alberta Producer Accelerator Program: Last call for applications. Apply today!
Calgary Economic Development, in partnership with Content Canada and with support from the Consulate General of Canada, Los Angeles, and funding through Western Economic Diversification Canada, is proud to announce the launch of the Alberta Producer Accelerator (APA) Program to...
Alberta Producer Accelerator Program announces first mentors
The Alberta Producer Accelerator Program (APA) is proud to announce the industry mentors who are participating in the inaugural cohort of the newly launched program. The APA Program was launched in November by Calgary Economic Development, in partnership with Content...
Creative Saskatchewan and SMPIA Announce New Pitch Market for Producers
Creative Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA), in partnership with Content Canada, with funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada, are proud to announce the launch of the Saskatchewan Pitch Market which will offer producers from across the...