Knowledge Network

Seven Knowledge Network docs set for 2025 debuts

According to a release from the pubcaster, 21% of B.C.’s ​Canada Media Fund funding for documentaries in 2023/24 were triggered by first-window license fees from Knowledge Network.

Knowledge Network taps Sarah Jane Flynn for EP role

Flynn, in the position of executive producer of original programming, is responsible for documentary commissions, development projects and second window pre-licenses.

Knowledge Network hires David Van Poppel as programming exec

Van Poppel joins the pubcaster as senior manager of programming and acquisitions following the retirement of Lawrence Tapley.

Knowledge Network commissions Omnifilm’s Transplant Stories

The four-part series follows the journeys of patients on the organ transplant waitlist in B.C.

Knowledge Network doc Inay to world premiere at AAIFF

New York’s Asian American International Film Festival has also set Fawzia Mirza’s The Queen of My Dreams as its closing film.

Thunderbird Distribution inks deals for multiple titles

The B.C.-based studio has sold scripted, kids, and unscripted content to multiple buyers, including Roku and Tubi.

Knowledge Network orders three B.C. documentaries

The projects under the B.C. public broadcaster include The Salmon’s Call from producer-director Joy Haskell.

CRTC issues broadcasting licence renewals to four services

The renewals include public broadcasters Knowledge Network and TFO, as well as New Tang Dynasty Television and CHEK-DT Victoria.

Knowledge Network hires Justin Young in brand, engagement role

Young is tasked with increasing brand awareness and viewership of Knowledge Network’s broadcast and streaming platforms.

Docproduction

Knowledge Network launches doc commissioning stream

The broadcaster will develop, commission and broadcast three limited docuseries as part of the Stories (Un)told initiative.

Indigenous Elders doc embraces cross-cultural collaboration

s-yewyaw / Awaken director Liz Marshall discusses the production process ahead of its world premiere at the Planet In Focus International Environmental Film Festival.

Barbara Todd Hager wraps feature doc for Knowledge Network

The documentary Forbidden Music explores efforts to preserve Kwakwaka’wakw songs.