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Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™ We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries.

We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties; buying and selling creative services. We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and

independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes. Lawyers:
Mark Edwards
Byron Pascoe
Ian Harris
Burt Gidaro
Lyndra Griffith-Harnden
Michael Duboff

09/03/2026

Warmest congratulations to Jessica Landry on heading to the inaugural TIFF: The Market's co-production programming with her horror feature, MY ONLY SUNSHINE. We look forward to seeing the project move forward in Toronto this September.

Learn more about the International Financing & Project Market: https://tiff.net/themarket/programming/international-financing-and-project-market

Jessica Landry is a Métis screenwriter, director, producer, and Bram Stoker Award-winning author. Known for her work in genre filmmaking, dark fiction, and television, her projects have been developed through major Canadian screen institutions including TIFF, the CFC, and the Whistler Film Festival.

To explore her background and upcoming projects, visit: https://jesslandry.com/

Image courtesy of Jessica Landry

08/31/2026

We are pleased to share that Edwards Creative Law’s Entertainment Lawyers, Mark Edwards and Porsha Gauthier, will be attending TIFF: The Market, taking place from September 10 - 16, 2026, in Toronto.

As TIFF launches its historic first-ever global marketplace, it brings together international creators, buyers, and industry leaders to catalyze creative and commercial ambitions. It is an essential destination for pitching, financing, and driving the future of the screen sector.

Our team looks forward to connecting to help navigate legal landscapes, protect IP, and discuss your next project. Email us to schedule a meeting with Mark or Porsha during the event: [email protected].

View the full event schedule here: https://www.tiff.net/themarket

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Joan Barrett, ZigDot Productions Inc, on the official launch of her new writer website, the digital home for her books, television projects, and behind-the-scenes updates! Joan is a talented Canadian author and screenwriter known for her captivating contemporary storytelling.

Taking centre stage is her newest novel, FORGET ME NOT ~ Hamptons, a character-driven mystery of wealth, privilege, and long-buried secrets. Joan is offering free digital ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) for those who register on the site—a wonderful, voluntary way to support her by helping secure early reviews and boost book sales.

Visit the site today to sign up for an ARC, join her newsletter, and help spread the word!

👉 https://joanbarrettwriter.com/arc-readers/

08/19/2026

🎬 Celebrating Ottawa's 200-Year Screen Legacy!

Organized with the support of the City of Ottawa and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), the Ottawa Film Office / Bureau du cinéma d'Ottawa welcomes you to a fun and memorable event “Ottawa200: Celebrating Our Screen Legacy” on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the ByTowne Cinema in Ottawa.

The event offers a curated cinematic journey through two centuries of Ottawa's history on screen, spotlighting its rich film history through film content, photos, across all genres and formats.

Featured Speakers & Host:

🎤 Mark Sutcliffe – Mayor of Ottawa (Keynote)
🎤 Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos – Ottawa Film Commissioner
🎤 Tom McSorley – Executive Director at Canadian Film Institute * Institut canadien du film & OFO Board Chair
🎤 Kevin Gillis – Creator of The Raccoons
🎤 Kristel Viduka – Producer at ATO Media Inc.
🎤 Hosted by: Vladimir Jean-Gilles – Film Columnist at CBC All in a Day

Reserve your free tickets now: https://shorturl.at/ECmmR

08/17/2026

Are you a Canadian music manager looking to scale your business internationally? The Global Export Music (GEM) Program is the perfect launchpad.

This mentorship and networking initiative is designed specifically for managers representing export-ready artists who are currently, or soon-to-be, doing business on the global stage. It provides mentorship, export strategy development, international networking opportunities, and ongoing support to help managers grow their artists' global careers.

🗓️ Dates & Location: November 9–13, 2026 | London, Ontario
✅ Cost: FREE to attend
✈️ Perks: Travel, accommodations & per diem included for invited managers

Don’t miss out—applications close August 30, 2026.

👉 Check eligibility and apply here: https://cmincubator.ebforms.com/5392505164791808

GEM is presented in partnership by Canada's Music Incubator and Music Managers Forum Canada, with support from Tourism London, Ontario, the City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government and the London Music Office.

08/14/2026

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the fantastic nominations earned by Habethy Film Productions at this year's Leo Awards.

Unfrayed – Nominated for Best Costume Design, Short Drama (Paula Negritto) 🌐Official link: https://habethyfilms.com/unfrayed

Pickled Rabbit – Nominated for Best Make-Up, Short Drama (Emersen Ziffle, Andy Le, Grace Shore, and Lindsay Newton) 🌐Official link: https://habethyfilms.com/pickled-rabbit

Huge congratulations to the entire teams involved. It is wonderful to see your continued hard work and creative vision standing out on a broader stage!

The Leo Awards have been celebrating achievement in British Columbia film and television since 1999 as a project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia. Learn more: https://www.leoawards.com/

Images courtesy of Habethy Film Productions

08/11/2026

Calling all music creators, producers, and industry teams! 🎶

Looking to tap into world-class talent and studios? Creative BC’s Record in BC program is currently open, offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 (funding up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a total program budget of $300,000) to attract out-of-province and international artists to record right here in British Columbia.

Application Deadline: Rolling until October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT, or until all funds are disbursed.

Get the full program guidelines and intake details here: https://creativebc.com/funding-program/music-sound-recording/record-in-bc/

08/07/2026

Entertainment Lawyer Porsha Gauthier has already been a driving force with us at Edwards Creative Law for a few months now—and if you haven't had the chance to fully get to know her yet, now is the time.

Behind every great legal and strategic mind is a unique personal journey. In this feature, we pull back the curtain to explore the story of how Porsha’s artistic instincts met her sharp legal mindset. We dive into her creative process, the unique challenges of navigating the entertainment industry, and the experiences that shaped her approach to advocacy long before she joined our team.

Discover the story behind Porsha's journey and how creativity truly meets strategy in our latest interview: https://edwardslaw.ca/blog/where-creativity-meets-strategy-an-interview-with-porsha-gauthier/

08/05/2026

Are you ready to take the leap of faith with adding a music manager to your team, or are you stepping in to manage the next big artist? 🎵

Before signing on the dotted line, you need to ensure the business foundation is solid.

Also, a handshake deal has significant risks, including regarding ensuring expectations are aligned. Our latest insights break down the essentials of Music Management Agreements in Canada, relevant both for artists and managers: https://edwardslaw.ca/agreements-contracts/music-management-agreements-canada/

07/30/2026

🎬⚖️Thank you to the Association of Film Commissioners International | AFCI for inviting our firm’s Managing Partner and Entertainment Lawyer, Mark Edwards, to speak at the In Focus webinar, Locations and Intellectual Property, on Thursday August 20th at 10:00 AM PT | 2:00 PM ET.

Mark will be diving into critical topics shaping the industry today, including:
• Intellectual property & location rights
• Strategies for location use across diverse production scenarios
• How film commissioners can protect and promote their jurisdictions in a rapidly changing industry

Established in 1975, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) stands as the only global non-profit professional organization (501c3) representing city, state, regional, provincial, and national film commission members across six continents.

Please Note: This is an exclusive AFCI member event. By registering, you confirm you are on staff at an AFCI member organization (registrations are subject to review).

🔗 Join AFCI: https://afci.org/join-afci/

🔗 Register for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z44qV5OgReCE14PIu_YMLg #/registration

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