The series, currently in the casting phase, will be filmed in Sorel-Tracy, Que.
The four-part program will see the cohort attend the Whistler Film Festival in December.
The Prime Video animated series maintained momentum the week of its season three finale.
The Whistler Film Festival also announced the short list for its Screen BC Short Film Award Pitch.
The cohabitation represents the return of a physical office in Halifax for Telefilm.
The Christmas-set film is inspired by the popular Radio-Canada series L’oeil du cyclone.
The pausing of the forum also comes with a recalibration of Hot Docs’ industry activities, according to a release.
The program is run by Anthony Q. Farrell through his prodco Canfro Productions.
Other winners include Bobby Singh Brown’s Stealing Vows for the Audience Choice Award and Amir Zargara’s A Good Day Will Come for Outstanding Short Film.
The Toronto-based company reported an 81.2% drop in revenue as it continues to operate in a challenging industry environment.
The film is a feature-length adaptation of Thomas’ 2023 short film Redlights.
The Horseshoe Valley, Ont.-based director has also wrapped on a second feature, LA Jesus.