The animated feature Julián, produced in part by Aircraft Pictures, will participate in the Annecy Animation Showcase.
The film will make its world premiere in the New York festival’s Spotlight Narrative section.
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The winners will be revealed on May 2 during the Hot Docs Awards Presentation & Reception.
The 23-year-old 2D animation studio did service work for clients including Disney and Apple TV+.
According to a release from the pubcaster, 21% of B.C.’s Canada Media Fund funding for documentaries in 2023/24 were triggered by first-window license fees from Knowledge Network.
For winning, Choi will receive $15,000 and support from a script consultant, among other prizes.
Twenty-eight projects, including features, shorts and TV series received funding through the organization’s Story Fund Program.
Jeff Warren and Yves Langlois were selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award while Gregor Hutchison was selected for the Career Achievement Award.
Flynn, in the position of executive producer of original programming, is responsible for documentary commissions, development projects and second window pre-licenses.
Among the nominees is Olunike Adeliyi for her work in Karen Chapman’s Village Keeper.