New VR collaboration for Minds Eye Entertainment

SMPIA member Minds Eye Entertainment, in collaboration with Sky VR, has produced a scripted, live-action 360 cinematic VR experience tied to the release of the Christina Ricci and John Cusack film Distorted. The VR component was released last week and the film was...

Member film hits the international film festival circuit

SMPIA member CHAT Productions’ first animated film for children, What to Take, has been officially selected in 4 international film festivals (Melbourne, India, Russia and Los Angeles Cinefest). It was awarded first place for best direction at the Buddha...

Member doc available online

SMPIA member Louise BigEagle’s documentary, Nakon i’e (To Wake Up the Nakota Language), is now available on the National Film Board’s website. The film was produced as part of the NFB’s Doc Lab Saskatchewan project. Watch it...

Shaw looking for buyer for its stakes in Corus Entertainment

In effort to expand its Freedom Mobile wireless network, Shaw has reportedly hired investment bank TD Securities to search to find a buyer for its stake in Corus, with the Globe and Mail reporting that both Shaw and Corus are willing to look at offers from private...

Database of Indigenous Film & TV Cast/Crew

APTN is creating a database of Indigenous film and television talent (i.e. actors, directors, crew, designers, etc.). The purpose of this database is to connect various production companies, agencies, and/or individuals with other Indigenous individuals and/or...