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Canadian Films Get Hollywood Boost: 3-Picture Deal Signed
26 Aug
Summary
- Ron & Aussie Productions secures a three-picture deal with Launch North.
- Production for the first film begins this fall in Toronto.
- The slate will be unveiled at the TIFF Big Day Out event.

Ron & Aussie Productions has finalized a three-picture deal with Launch North, the Canadian branch of media company The Launch Company. This collaboration will see Launch North co-produce all three features alongside the company founded by Ron Dias and Joanne Jansen. The initial film under this new agreement is slated to begin production this fall in Toronto.
This venture builds upon the success of the 2025 indie movie "Morningside." The upcoming films will be directed by Ron Dias and written by Joanne Jansen and Dias. The complete slate is scheduled for an unveiling on September 11, 2026, during TIFF's Big Day Out event. This event is a key gathering for industry professionals to announce new projects.
Chris K. Daniels, founder of The Launch Company, highlighted the goal of showcasing Canadian storytelling globally. Launch North aims to bridge the gap between Canadian filmmakers and international markets by providing Los Angeles-based packaging, capital, and industry relationships without compromising the integrity of the work.