Julianna Cummins

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Programming profile: Blue Ant Media

Looking to get a foot in the door at this multimedia co? Think like its crafty namesake and strategize innovative programming plays that take advantage
of its multiple points of entry.

BravoFACT awards $493K across 10 shorts

Among the projects that received funding in this latest round are Nicole Dorsey’s Arlo Alone and Hannah Cheesman’s Emmy.

CMF sets program budget for 2016/17 at $371.2M

The funder has also announced it will introduce two new pilot programs for the coming year.

Production underway on Residue

The West Coast creature feature is the first in a planned trilogy of films. (Producer and star James Clayton pictured.)

Boat Rocker Media acquires Radical Sheep

The deal will see Radical Sheep become the original kids and family content arm of Boat Rocker Studios.

Capitalizing on critical buzz for Sleeping Giant’s release

Michael Robson, D Films’ SVP of acquisition and new business development, on the mass-media-supported distribution strategy for Andrew Cividino’s festival darling.

Production starts on new Mike Holmes series

The six-episode series will bow on HGTV Canada this fall.

Shaw Media orders ‘special’ serving of Chopped

The latest season of the Paperny Entertainment series will be made up entirely of special and themed episodes.

Making TV with an indie film prowess

Ari Lantos, Serendipity Point’s VP production, discusses the strategy behind the company’s first TV series, Four in the Morning. (Lantos pictured.)

Screen Nova Scotia names exec director

Erika Beatty will take the reins of the organization on April 4 in the newly created role.

Annedroids, Odd Squad nab Daytime Emmy noms

Other Canadian and Canadian copro series up for Daytime Emmy awards include Peg + Cat and Wild Kratts. (Annedroids pictured.)

Les Films Outsiders moves into features

Ca Sent La Coupe, by director Patrice Sauve, will shoot in Montreal this spring.