The four filmmaking teams receive $10,000 cash and up to $25,000 in services towards development and production of a short film.
The giant screen exhibitor also increased revenue from digitally re-mastering Hollywood and other foreign film titles for its expanding global footprint.
The Canadian venture capitalist (pictured) launches Know Rules Media as a maker of compelling, socially-relevant films in the $1 million to $25 million range.
In the film, the Geneva Film Co. founder and director applies 3D to visual artist Beatrice Coron’s papercut pieces.
Blogging from Berlin, Scythia Films producer Daniel Bekerman learns about the craft of sound design from Walter Murch, and the filmmaking process of Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-wai.
The site is a complement to the feature documentary The Defector: Escape from North Korea, based on the true stories of six people who fled the Asian country.
From Berlinale, Devonshire Productions producer Paula Devonshire talks production motivation and meetings with producers from major European production centres.
The indie distributor will also represent international sales on the film, which is set for a March 15 theatrical release.
The Canadian international documentary festival will also host delegations from Japan, Nigeria, the Nordic Region, Poland, South Africa and the U.S.
Canadian production and distribution company Bejuba! Entertainment has snapped up the global TV and home entertainment distribution rights (excluding Australasia) for the CGI animated series Jack (pictured).
Streel Films producer Michelle Latimer writes about the festival’s focus on Indigenous storytelling and the formidable presence of female directors there.