EXCLUSIVE: The production company was co-founded last October by Michael Goitanich, Shant Dolbakian and Ray Xue.
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.
The film will be celebrated at the annual Peabody Awards on June 1 in L.A.
Colette Johnson-Vosberg’s documentary Unlabelled and Corey Payette’s musical Starwalker will debut at the 35th edition of the festival.
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.
Plus: Canadians named among Gotham TV nominations and the Quebec Academy announces emerging talent grant recipients.
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.
Screenwriters in 10 categories were recognized for their work in Canadian film and television.
Thirteen projects were selected under SODEC’s production aid program with one under its emerging creation assistance program.