Let’s play a little game. One of these things is not like the others: CBC, CTV, Global, Netflix. If you guessed Netflix, you win. In the eyes of Canada’s telecommunications authority, the CRTC, Netflix, which allows viewers to stream video content via their computers, Blu-ray players or game consoles, isn’t considered a “broadcaster.” But some [...]

British Columbia Film has just launched a one-year pilot program to provide film and television production companies with financing for a wide range of interactive digital media projects. Winning projects will get up to $25,000 and companies do not need to provide or source additional funds. Proposals that include “expert consultants” will have winning edge! To discuss [...]

Enter the Content 360 competition now for the chance to pitch your expertise live to the global TV an media industry at MIPTV in Cannes, France next April 4-6. There is also an opportunity to win development contracts with FremantleMedia and the National Film Board of Canada. Deadline: 22 February for projects in any of [...]

Everybody loves a fan! But what price love? As social networks and other tracking let you put a price on the head of each fan, soon your valuation will rise or fall based on your fan base. Sure, fans can be evangelists for your brand, your distribution channel or your content. Fans can friend you [...]

By Emily Claire Afan - PlayBack Daily Vancouver’s FanTrust, Omni Film Productions and History Television are trying a new approach to draw in viewers and fans for Wednesday’s season two launch of docu-series Ice Pilots NWT. Vancouver-based entertainment strategy company FanTrust, has been working with Omni for several years and interactive house Switch United on the [...]