The Canada/U.K. coproduction’s second season will air as a Crave Original in Canada.
This represents the first round of the fund that was created to support opportunities and training for diverse creators in Canada’s cultural industries.
The Indigenous Company Impact Support Program supports companies who previously received CMF funds through its Indigenous Program.
The VFX and creative company has acquired the animation studio behind films such as PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
The partnership will focus on formats and series for Canadian and international markets.
The 46th edition of the festival will feature showcases, networking opportunities and programming spotlighting Korean content.
Tom Hastings, former Paramount+ Canada head of original programming, has boarded the Toronto-based company as VP, development.
The screenwriting and producing veterans are joining the company’s Canadian division in executive producer roles.
75 producers and creators will head to the festival in June, with 25 selected to take part in facilitated pitch meetings.
Sphere Media acquired Sphere Abacus, formerly known as Abacus Media Rights, in 2024.