The funding went to scripted drama series for digital platforms, including Yellow Bear Studios’ Riding Hood and iThentic’s Save Me.
The Toronto animation studio has produced a uniquely Canadian tale with universal themes for CBC’s holiday lineup.
The web series based on the classic character will return with its all-star voice cast in time for Halloween.
The animated comedy about football and family was created by Bill Freedman, an expat Torontonian in London, England.
The U.K.-Canada coproduction from Canadian partners Duopoly, Farmhouse Productions and Smiley Guy Studios bows April 1 in the U.S. and on April 5 in Canada.
Eye Steel Film, Rhombus Media and Real to Reel Productions are among the funding recipients in the Canada Media Fund’s convergent stream point-of-view documentary program.
The Orphan Black star (pictured) joins the five-part web series, slated to launch July 1 online.
The Bitten star (pictured) will voice the character of Blue Fox, an elusive and deadly mercenary.
The move comes as Telefilm Canada and Saskfilm get behind development of a movie adaptation from Minds Eye Entertainment.
Also taking top honours during the ceremony Tuesday night were Smokebomb Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, ZED.TO, CBC and iThentic/3 o’clock.tv and others.
The animated series for preschoolers follows the adventures of three Punjabi brothers as they adapt their South Asian customs to their new western surroundings.
The Canadian producer is working with Skatoony creators James Fox and Richard Brookes on the hybrid live action/animated crime-solving game show.