Cool news: Damon D’Oliveira and Clement Virgo of Conquering Lion Pictures (BROTHER, BOOK OF NEGROES) have secured film and TV rights to SCARBOROUGH author Catherine Hernandez’s new novel, BEHIND YOU.

“I would like to dedicate this award to all of the aspiring filmmakers out there… believe in yourself, find your voice, and never let anyone tell you that your story doesn’t matter.” —Damon D’Oliveira, Amplify Voices Trailblazer Award winner, presented by Canada Goose. #TIFF23

Announcing the winner of the inaugural Amplify Voices Trailblazer Award, presented by Canada Goose: Damon D’Oliveira. #TIFF23

We are delighted to announce that we have acquired Clement Virgo's delicate drama BROTHER, which will be released on 29 September.

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So excited #Brother is finally in theatres, we can't wait to see it! Coming to Crave later this year.

We sat down with Conquering Lion's Clement Virgo and Damon D’Oliveira as they spoke on the adaptation and opportunity to bring the story to new audiences in our winter 2023 issue of Indiescreen magazine.

Read it here: cmpa.ca/indiescreen/br…

See y'all Tuesday.

Catherine Hernandez is dropping her new book, The Story Of Us. She'll be launching it at TIFF with Brother director Clement Virgo. I have the honour of moderating this convo about repping Scarborough on page and screen with two community legends.
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Veteran 🇨🇦producer Damon D’Oliveira was recognized for significant filmmaking accomplishments achieved over the course of his 25-year career, depicting authentic voices on screen in some of Canada's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films & television📽️. 2/3

🏆Congrats 🏆 to the 2022 #IndiescreenAwards winners Damon D’Oliveira (Established Producer Award) & producing trio Sara Blake, Magali Gillon-Krizaj, and Tyler Hagan (Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award)! #CdnFilm

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For my debut for TIME I wrote about Chinonye Chukwu’s TILL and how it relates to Black trauma and the difficult expectations placed upon Black filmmakers.

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For the real ones living past Kennedy Road. 💚

Scarborough’s very own Lamar Johnson talks about the honour of filming Clement Virgo’s latest in his hometown and his instant connection with #TIFF22 Rising Star Aaron Pierre at the World Premiere of BROTHER.

TIFF Hidden Gem: ‘Brother’ Director Talks Black Struggle and Joy in Mystery Drama hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-n…

This month's cover: Lamar Johnson & Kiana Madeira front our 🔥 #TIFF22 issue, taking us on a tour through the world of Brother. Read our report from the set. ow.ly/PLxY50Kluqn
Plus: A print only exclusive with @realSarahPolley (she/her) & Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers on Women Talking.

What a joy to meet acclaimed director Clement Virgo. His #film Brother will make its world premiere at TIFF. The adaptation of David Chariandy’s novel tells story of 2 Jamaican Canadian brothers whose dreams are dashed by violent reality in Scarborough in the 90s #TIFF22

Just announced: Clement Virgo’s BROTHER will make its World Premiere at #TIFF22 .

Adapted for the screen by Virgo from David Chariandy’s prize-winning novel of the same name, the film stars Lamar Johnson, Aaron Pierre, Kiana Madeira, and MarshaStephanieBlake.

So excited to share this news and be partnering with Conquering Lion on this amazing project! Aeschylus SDR Julie May Baldassi @CynthiaAmsden Westwood Creative Artists #film #brother #davidchariandy #adaptation #tiff18 bit.ly/2PETaOH

Congrats to Screen Nova Scotia members Barrie Dunn (Pictou Twist Pictures) and Terry Greenlaw & William MacGillivray (Picture Plant) on this exciting Canada/Cuba co-production announcement with Conquering Lion & ICAIC.

ICYMI: Elaine L. on why 1995's RUDE is important in 2017 laineygossip.com/tiff-review-cl…

Clement Virgo (Conquering Lion) talks life after RUDE, his 1995 masterpiece starring sharon lewis (she/her)! Fresh Air soundcloud.com/cbc-fresh-air/…