CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard spoke with Playback about the need to transform the public broadcaster.
The funder also announced that longtime Telefilm executive Marie-France Godbout will retire at the end of July.
The slasher from Other Animal Entertainment stars Scream actor David Arquette and Heartland‘s Alisha Newton.
The deal builds on their collaboration on the MOW Trapped in the Spotlight.
La Société de développement des entreprises culturelles is supporting an additional three documentaries in the post-production stage.
With the acquisition, Scotfree owner Scott R. Leary becomes Farpoint’s chief content officer.
The companies plan to leverage their respective expertise to create original English and French-language content.
The Newmarket, Ont.-based content producer and distributor also added Rimma Belau as its director of finance.
The former Nelvana head will manage Boat Rocker’s brand portfolio.
Renamed as The League of Extraordinary… for the global market, the format made its debut on CBC as Canada’s Ultimate Challenge.
The Toronto-headquartered company also promoted four executives across its Toronto and L.A. teams.