Among the selected projects under Telefilm’s Production Program are three international coproductions, including two with France and one with Spain.
The film is based on the nonfiction book from Édith Blais and will star Marine Johnson.
Making its world premiere at the competition is Zazie Films’ Canada/Luxembourg coproduction La maison de Poupée.
Prior to being named as the permanent executive director, productions, Bonenfant held the role on an interim basis.
The show was announced in May 2024 and was slated to premiere this year.
Boat Rocker has acquired the rights to the show from Corus, including those for the first season, according to a release from Netflix.
In the wake of funding challenges, the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show seeks to return to the park in 2026.
Voting on the second round of the award, which will be presented at the Canadian Screen Awards, ends on May 5.
Thirteen projects were selected under SODEC’s production aid program with one under its emerging creation assistance program.
Principe will be presented the award on May 2 at the Hot Docs Awards Presentation.
Netflix’s Black Mirror led Canadian demand on the digital originals chart in mid-April.
The Indigenous Screen Office marks its first year as the initiative’s lead partner with the 2025 edition.