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Keshet Productions’ non-scripted division is rebranding as Interstellar, with plans to develop a slate of factual, reality, children’s and entertainment projects, the company revealed today (May 5). The UK indie will still operate ...

Film and media agency Picture Motion has appointed Brian Walker, a 15-year veteran of the industry, to serve as the company’s CEO. In this role, Walker (pictured) will lead Picture Motion’s ...

AFI Docs plans return of in-person screenings for June fest AFI DOCS, the American Film Institute’s annual documentary film festival, is planning to host select in-person screenings for its upcoming 19th edition, slated to run from June 22 to 29. With ... May 4, 2021 AFI DOCS, the American Film Institute’s annual documentary film festi...

Discovery+ preps docs from World of Wonder, Jupiter Entertainment and CNE A new Discovery+ docuseries following three self-financed teams hoping to become the first private citizens to travel into space is set to stream May 13. Homemade Astronauts is a four-episode series that ... May 3, 2021 A new Discovery+ docuseries following three se...

“They’re Trying to Kill Us”, “Explant” among Tribeca Online Premieres Tribeca Festival is introducing a virtual hub, Tribeca At Home, with a selection of feature documentaries for audiences unable to attend the in-person event taking place next month in New ... May 3, 2021 Tribeca Festival is introducing a virtual hub, Tribeca At...

AGC Studio taps industry vet B.J. Levin as EVP, non-fiction Independent content studio AGC Studios has recruited B.J. Levin, a two-time Emmy Award winner, as its executive vice-president, non-fiction, effective immediately. Overseeing the company’s development and production of non-fiction content for ... May 3, 2021 Independent content ...

Inside Out unveils lineup for 31st edition of 2SLGBTQ+ film festival Documentaries about one of Microsoft’s first computer programmers and a Filipina-American queer all-female rock band are two of the non-fiction highlights in this year’s Inside Out festival lineup. The full lineup ... May 3, 2021 Documentaries about one of Microsoft�...

Realscreen sister publication Playback has learned. The news comes less than five months after Miller (pictured) stepped down from his dual role as Thunderbird president and GPM CEO, the latter of which he founded with Blair Reekie in 2010. In December, Vancouver-based Thunderbird said Miller was stepping down from his executive posts as he transitioned into a more production-focused role within the company. However, an internal memo from last week, seen by Playback Daily, said Miller had o...

Hot Docs is in sync with Lalita Krishna. Krishna (pictured), the president of In Sync Media, has been named this year’s recipient of the Don Haig Award, presented to an outstanding Canadian independent producer with a feature-length film in competition at Hot Docs – in this case, 2021 official selection Bangla Surf Girls. Selected by a jury of independent producers, the award recognizes creative vision, entrepreneurship and a track record of mentoring emerging Canadian filmmakers. Krishna�...

Tubi plots original content rollout for the fall, including documentaries Tubi, Fox Entertainment’s streaming platform, unveiled on Friday (April 30) plans to roll out feature-length originals beginning this fall. The free streaming service will debut more than 140 hours of original content including ... April 30, 2021 Tubi, Fox Entert...