Cineplex said it will appeal the decision in court, arguing that the fee “fully complies” with the law.
Dundas had held prior roles at ReDefine, Spin Master and Brown Bag Films.
The script is written by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke and Jeff Festa.
The development assistance programs helps fund writing and prototyping for fiction, documentary and animated films.
The coalition is made up of 11 screen-based organizations, including Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund.
The Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema was temporarily shuttered in June due to financial difficulties.
Bailey joins the previously announced honourees, Kardinal Offishall and Weyni Mengesha.
The dark comedy went to camera in Seeley’s Bay, Ont. this week.
Rivaz has more than a decade of experience in factual, including roles at Great Pacific Media and A+E.
Matters Beyond is written and directed by Daniel C. Katz and is slated to wrap production by Q4 2025.
BCE said it will use the proceeds to reduce debt levels and support its transformation to a tech company.
A total of $600,000 has been allocated to B.C.-owned prodcos to help create original IP.