The film, directed by Jordan Tannahill, is produced by Elevation Pictures, 2AM and Brookstreet Pictures.
Amalie Atkins’ Agatha’s Almanac was presented the Hot Docs Best Canadian Feature Documentary award.
HBO’s The Last of Us led Canadian demand for overall TV shows.
The film will be celebrated at the annual Peabody Awards on June 1 in L.A.
Amidst a decrease in total funding, key changes have been introduced for the Canada Media Fund’s Broadcaster Envelope while non-Canadian broadcasters and streamers enter the mix for production-stage kids content.
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.