The 14 producers will be accompanied by several industry representatives from the CMPA, Ontario Creates, the Racial Equity Screen Office and CMF.
Marianne Lambert and Joëlle Drouin have been promoted to senior director roles in content and innovation, respectively.
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.
Despite ongoing challenges in its entertainment segment, the Toronto-based company posted a 13.6% year-over-year revenue increase.
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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.
The company, known for the I Am… series of documentaries, also posted a 2024 full-year loss at the end of March.