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CMF changes French-language envelope factor weights
The CMF is eliminating the 5% Above-Threshold licences factor and shifting that factor to the Audience Success – Total Hours Tuned factor for 2013-2014.
Bell Fund expands low-budget funding with TV licence fee top-up
TV programs associated with low budget digital media productions will be eligible for a top-up of up to 75% of the broadcaster licence fee, to a maximum of $75,000.
Secret Location, NFB take two wins each at Digi Awards
Also taking top honours during the ceremony Tuesday night were Smokebomb Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, ZED.TO, CBC and iThentic/3 o’clock.tv and others.
Radio-Canada VOD app available for Samsung Smart TVs
The French-language app was first developed by TV App Agency, a U.K.-based company, in 2010.
Quebecor Fund backs Quebec versions of The Voice, Dragon’s Den
Non-fiction projects, including adaptations of these successful English-language programs, dominate the latest batch of Quebecor Fund’s main television production assistance program.
Inside the Digis: Hunted aims to push consumption boundaries
The best cross-platform fiction nominee was tied to Cinemax’s new series and was supported by not only social media pushes but also out of home advertising.
Little Guy partners with Monster Factory on new app
The Toronto indie developer has released Super Snack Time, an app for kids ages nine and up, and inked a licensing deal with toyco Monster Factory.
Michael Polis exits DHX Media-owned Wildbrain Entertainment
While Polis (pictured) has left his position as Wildbrain’s president and DHX’s EVP of branded entertainment and consumer products, he will continue to lead DHX’s transmedia kids IP UMIGO project.
15 projects get $10 million from the Canada Media Fund
Among the projects to get commitments from the fund’s experimental stream are a live online talent contest and a downloadable 3D animation suite.
Inside the Digis: Connecting humans, animals and tech in Bear 71
The NFB’s Loc Dao says the interactive doc project (pictured) has been studied for pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Smokebomb’s Backpackers travels to CW Digital
CTV in October ordered the standalone digital series, which will launch with an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure app, from the Shaftesbury’s digital arm.
Inside the Digis: Mapping an Olympian’s journey
The first in a series leading up the awards on Dec. 4, Playback checks in with Moosestash Films to break down their nominated non-fiction project The Sticking Place.
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