Highball.TV is a Canadian subscription video on demand service, launched in 2018 by Melissa D'Agostino and Matthew Campagna.[1] The service offers a curated selection of films, concentrating primarily on titles that have screened at various prestigious Canadian and international film festivals but have not otherwise received widespread commercial distribution,[2] as well as a selection of original Canadian web series including Luba, Tactical Girls, Band Ladies and Less Than Kosher.
| Founded | October 15, 2018 |
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| Owner | Independent |
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| Industry | Entertainment |
| URL | highballtv |
| Registration | Optional |
| Current status | Active |
The service is currently available on the web, as well as apps for Apple TV and Roku devices. Subscription rates are $7 per month, or $70 annually.
Original feature films edit
In 2021, HighballTV announced a $12-million slate of original feature films going into production over the following year that would feature women and BIPOC filmmakers in key creative roles.[3]
References edit
- ^ Regan Reid, "Streamer Highball.TV launches with Canadian acquisition". Playback, October 18, 2018.
- ^ Barry Hertz, "A guide to Canadian streaming services, both paid and free". The Globe and Mail, March 16, 2020.
- ^ Leo Barraclough, "Streaming Platform HighballTV Invests in Films Created by Women, People of Color ". Variety, August 26, 2021.
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