Funding
In brief: Queer Your Stories Film Competition winner revealed
Plus: BritBox hits a million subscribers in North America and Fund MELS, the $1-million production fund for Quebec film, returns for a second year.
HGF supports buzzy slate of in-development film titles
Jay Baruchel, Mina Shum, Clement Virgo, Jamie M. Dagg and both Brandon and David Cronenberg received funding through the 2019/2020 script development program.
Krempelwood extends its reach across the pond
The U.K.-based program financier plans to invest $17 million towards Canadian projects that have the potential to run for multiple seasons and sell internationally.
In brief: Canadian projects receive $1.1M from CMF copro initiatives
Plus: HGTV Canada unscripted success Island of Bryan returns for season two and DGC donates to AFC’s mental health initiative in Prime Time Challenge.
CMF teams with Creative BC and CMPA on predevelopment program
The $400,000 pilot program gives B.C.-based companies access to funds for script development, research and more.
CMF awards over $13M across four programs
Plus, the inaugural edition of the WildBrain-CMF Kids & Family Development Program saw projects from Conquering Lion Pictures and Zone3 nab funding.
CMF, CACE partner for $1.5M predevelopment program
The new program will allow Canadian distributors to trigger funding for projects in early development that are intended for the international market.
HGF supports 27 films in first quarter of 2019/20
Nearly $400,000 in funding will be allocated to the films, which include scripts from Kathleen Hepburn (pictured), Jordan Canning, Jamie Dagg and Danishka Esterhazy.
CMF commits $7.1M across 10 digital media projects
Secret Location’s Lost in the Dark and Dibs Studio’s Wild SanctuARy were among the select few.
CMF invests $6.5M in 27 diverse, francophone productions
OMNI series Blood and Water is among 18 projects funded through the Diverse Languages Program, with another nine funded through the Francophone Minority Program.
Applications open for Edmonton Screen Media Fund
The fund, run by the Edmonton Screen Industries Office, will provide loans and investments to screen media projects and ventures situated in the Edmonton metro region.
HGF/Manitoba Shorts Program recipients revealed
The new $80,000 fund for short films is one of three launched by the funder this year.
Photo Gallery: CAFTCAD 2020 - Kendra Terpenning mingling with Billy Gridley and Stephanie Smethurst at the event. Image courtesy of Mike Tenaglia.
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