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CMF invests $8.1M across 31 digital media projects
A total of 23 companies received funding for the development of digital media projects, and eight other companies received financing for marketing initiatives.
Vampy web series Carmilla goes to season two
The campy vampire web series is fully financed by Kotex and produced by Smokebomb Entertainment and digital agency shift2.
How Kotex became a YouTube exec producer
Why the feminine hygiene brand financed Carmilla, a transmedia Gothic vampire series produced by Smokebomb Entertainment and digital agency shift2.
Shaftesbury launches youth-focused digi agency
Shift2, with offices in Toronto and L.A., will specialize in creating branded content for YouTube channels.
CW sets debut airdates for Seed, Backpackers
The U.S. network will launch the Canadian imports on July 14 as summer series.
CW takes Backpackers web series to TV
The series, from Shaftesbury U.S. and Smokebomb Entertainment, will begin shooting additional content for the 10-episode season next week.
New State of Syn app comes to Google Glass
Tech company Mind Pirate and the CFC’s ideaBOOST lab have released four new apps for Google Glass, including State of Syn: Singularity.
Canadians take home two IAWTV awards
Versus Valerie takes home the award for best performance in a comedy, while State of Syn wins for best interactive and social media experience.
Jay Bennett on Smokebomb’s Hulu sales
The VP digital and creative director at the Shaftesbury company discusses strategy around the four series headed to the U.S. streaming platform. (Pictured: State of Syn.)
CFC, Mind Pirate announce wearable tech program finalists
Three Toronto digital developers and one from New Mexico will work to develop “the next mega blockbuster” in the field of wearable technology.
Shaftesbury ups Ryan St. Peters to VP sales, biz dev
St. Peters (pictured) in his expanded role will build distribution relationships with third-party producers and seek out new opportunities for Smokebomb’s digital properties.
CBC shows off social TV apps for winter 2013 schedule
The pubcaster co-produced online and social media apps for a host of series, including Cracked, Mr. D (pictured) and Murdoch Mysteries.
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