The Path Forward: APTN representatives discussed how the broadcaster is facing “shrinking resources,” despite an uptick in consumer interest.
A total of 22 projects are receiving support, including four dramas and 14 in the documentary category.
U.S filmmaker Cody Blue Snider is attached to pen a live-action feature based on the Webtoon comic Love Advice from The Great Duke of Hell.
The program is aimed at supporting mid-career women directors to develop their feature film, television or web series projects.
The Path Forward: Indigenous Screen Office CEO Kerry Swanson also spoke to the need for a definition of Indigenous content while appearing in front of the CRTC.
The series will receive production support and training under the Short Form Series Production Program.
The Path Forward: Day two of the CRTC’s three-week hearings also included testimonies from representatives from Google, the NFB and DGC.
Industry associations such as AQPM have called on the federal government to fulfill its commitment to give Telefilm Canada permanent additional funding.
The company has set dedicated teams for scripted, unscripted, kids, and animation, as well for production and distribution.
The 8 x 60-minute series will be hosted and executive produced by reality TV star Tiffany “New York” Pollard.
Now in its third year, the program supports writers from underrepresented communities develop their TV concepts.
The deal will see Player One Amusement Group, which owns the Playdium brand, become a Cineplex supplier.
The award for Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On follows allegations that Sainte-Marie has falsely claimed to be of Cree descent.
The Path Forward: The associations also discussed the allocation of contributions on day one of the CRTC’s process to modernize the broadcast system.
The three-year agreement will see the public broadcasters collaborate on scripted, factual and documentary programming, as well as news.