For winning, Choi will receive $15,000 and support from a script consultant, among other prizes.
Nine out of 10 polled support Canadian stories and content being owned and controlled by Canadian companies rather than U.S. companies.
Twenty-eight projects, including features, shorts and TV series received funding through the organization’s Story Fund Program.
Jeff Warren and Yves Langlois were selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award while Gregor Hutchison was selected for the Career Achievement Award.
Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again led demand for the digital originals chart.
Flynn, in the position of executive producer of original programming, is responsible for documentary commissions, development projects and second window pre-licenses.
Fracterra will feature Squeeze Productions’ Cracké as its first third-party IP, but CEO Steve Couture says the company is looking to bring in more brand owners.
CBC, Bell Media and Corus discuss how they’re programming content around the recent surge in Canadian patriotism.
Reflecting the “Buy Canadian” movement, co-CEO Troy Reeb says Corus is leaning into its hundreds of hours of Canadian originals and homegrown brands.
Among the nominees is Olunike Adeliyi for her work in Karen Chapman’s Village Keeper.
Blue Ant and Gusto launch FAST channels on Fawesome, Cargo Film & Releasing boards Stephen Chung’s It’s All Gonna Break, and more.
The series hails from Rahul Chaturvedi and Charlie Whalley alongside executive producer Andrew Phung.