Merit Motion Pictures

Canadian docs slated to premiere at CPH:DOX

The Danish documentary-focused film festival runs from March 19 to 30.

Three Canadian shows join Blue Ant’s unscripted MIPCOM slate

The company has added more than 20 new titles to its slate, including Northwoods Survival and Shared Planet.

Blue Ant Media announces three greenlights, one renewal

Cub Camp, American Doomsday and Haunted Lost and Found are bound for the company’s specialty TV platforms, and Mysteries from Above is set for season two.

Java Pictures to rep Merit Motion doc internationally

The Steve Suderman-directed feature-length Beyond the Autism Spectrum is also set to air on TVO in October.

Prairie producers receive Rogers development loans

The fund, which is open to indie producers of Alberta and Manitoba, will begin accepting applications for its second round starting in July.

Merit Jensen Carr named Don Haig Award winner

The Winnipeg-based producer (pictured) of Special Ed, which world premieres at Hot Docs Apr. 29, is recognized for her creative vision and body of work, and receives a $10,000 cash prize.

Rogers Doc Fund grants $1.17 million to 17 projects

Projects receiving grants from The Rogers Documentary and Cable Network Fund include Carpe Diem: A Fishy Tale and Flying Solo for broadcaster CBC.