We're happy to announce that our project, A ROYAL DAY has been selected for the No Borders International Co-Production Market, part of Independent Film Week in NYC! Check out the full press release here.

Clement Virgo Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient

The Historica-Dominion Institute recognized the accomplishments of thirty-eight remarkable Canadians who received Diamond Jubilee Medals for their outstanding contributions in their fields. Clement Virgo was among the recipients of this honour, who were nominated by the Institute for their work in sharing Canadian stories and experiences. The Diamond Jubilee Medal marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascent to the throne. This year, 60,000 Diamond Jubilee Medals are being awarded by the Governor General's office to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their fields.

In Focus: Damon D'Oliveira

Astral Harold Greenberg's IN FOCUS Series features some of Canada's top filmmakers. If you want to know Damon's secret to success you'll have to watch to find out.

The Edmonton Journal

"The Book of Negroes" Author Lawrence Hill was interviewed in the Edmonton Journal. Read the article here

"Maidenhead" - Tamara Faith Berger's new novel

Clement Virgo's wife, Tamara Faith Berger (she wrote the novel that Lie With Me was based on, and co-wrote the screenplay with Clement), is receiving tons of praise for her newest book, Maidenhead. It's sexy, provocative, intelligent, and apparently it's been selling like mad so make sure to pick up your copy soon! Read a great interview with her in the National Post here, and a review of Maidenhead in the Globe and Mail here.

Clement Virgo on CBC's "Connect with Mark Kelley"

Clement Virgo and various Black Canadians discuss their experiences with racial profiling in Canada and the Trayvon Martin story on CBC's "Connect with Mark Kelley"

Full story begins approx. 21:19min
Interviews with Black Canadians approx. 28 min

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/TV_Shows/Connect_with_Mark_Kelley/1305591601/ID=2217733573

Book of Negroes teaser

The Book of Negroes' publisher, Harper Collins Canada, created a beautiful and haunting video for the Illustrated Edition of the novel.