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Interactive
Canada and Germany digi copros receive $326K in funding
Among the selected projects is Montreal-based Zone3’s collab with Berlin VR studio INVR Space, DNA Danse.
BBTV adds interactive division
The Vancouver-based multi-channel network has launched BBTV Interactive, dedicated to building original games and apps for its talent.
NFB launches interactive gambling documentary
Produced out of its Toronto studio, Thank You for Playing explores the ways in which games of chance can lead to the development of addictive behaviours.
CMF awards $4.5M across nine digital media projects
Relish Interactive and Felix & Paul Studios each netted $1.2 million in the latest round of the funder’s commercial projects pilot program.
Secret Location cranks up the volume with Banger Films
A new VR experience co-produced by the Toronto companies takes viewers to the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in northern Germany.
Shaftesbury reorganizes digital, branded entertainment divisions
Christina Jennings on why it made sense to rebrand Smokebomb and Shift2 under the Shaftesbury banner, and how that positions the company for future success.
Catherine Winder’s tricks for identifying IP within IP
The iVentures keynote and president of Skybound North talks shortening idea-generating timelines and finding hidden spinoff opportunities.
CreamVR projects head to Hulu
Three titles, including NASCAR racing experience The Driver, are launching on the streamer’s VR app.
JFL brings the virtual laughs
The Montreal festival has partnered with Felix & Paul on a seven-part VR experience that puts audiences face to face with comedians.
Ken Faier exits DHX to set up own shop
With the purchase of DHX’s interactive division, the media conglomerate’s former SVP has set up Epic Story Media to develop IPs from the ground up.
Latest CMF convergent stream invests $10.5M across 43 projects
Digital media components for Baroness Von Sketch Show and The Beaverton were among projects to receive financing.
L.A. prodco Kickstart invests in Relish Interactive
The companies are now collaborating on a long-form animated series based on Relish’s interactive storybook The Incredible Tales of Weirdwood Manor.
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