The horror feature from first-time director G-Hey Kim is currently in production in Hamilton.
Projects including 2019 Hot Docs opener nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up and Michelle Latimer’s Inconvenient Indian will share $1.6 million.
Stockholm takes the top spot, followed by Ville Neuve at #2 and Mad Dog Labine at #3.
Toronto-shot Shazam! comes in at #1, followed by Hellboy at #2 and Captain Marvel at #3.
The filmmaker’s parents discuss plans to bring more Sharkwater stories to screen, and continuing the legacy their son built during his extraordinary life.
Susan Rodgers’ in-production film Still the Water is primarily funded via the province’s Community Economic Development Business share program.
The Mandarin-language feature from writer/director Johnny Ma follows 2016’s Old Stone.
“The timing is right for me to step aside so that NSI can continue to reshape itself for the future,” said Gill about his decision to leave the organization next month.
Plus: Wolf Joe starts production, Canadian producers head to Cannes and Burden of Truth joins The CW’s summer lineup.
Xavier Dolan’s Matthias et Maxime and Monia Chokri’s A Brother’s Love will compete for the Palme d’Or and Un Certain Regard, respectively.