The Board of Directors of the Bell Fund has announced its decisions for the July 15, 2016 round of applications. Over $4.3M in grants has been approved for 23 of the 41 (English and French) applications received, as follows:
The following English language projects received Production Grants under the Bell Fund’s Production Program:
BROADCAST
DIGITAL MEDIA
Arm Nation
Picture This Productions
Producers: David Finch, Maureen MarovitchAPTN, 13 x 30 mins
Picture This Productions
Producers: David Finch, Maureen MarovitchAPTN, 13 x 30 mins
Arm Nation
Picture This Productions
Producers: David Finch, Maureen MarovitchService Co.: Pinnguaq Productions
Picture This Productions
Producers: David Finch, Maureen MarovitchService Co.: Pinnguaq Productions
A documentary series exploring the growing North American arm wrestling scene as well as the lives of the passionate Aboriginal men and women who train for it. The struggles and ambitions of the competitors will be followed week-to-week, culminating in triumph or heartbreak at the Canadian National Championships.
A website where users can find in-depth information about the show as well as a mobile game. The game will allow users to play as the characters on the show, using real arm wrestling tactics and strategies to compete against opponents.
Becoming Canadian
Entertainment One Television
Executive Producers: Stuart Coxe, Jocelyn Hamilton
Producers: Laura Regehr, Peter Wall, Jeanette Diehl, Pim Van Der ToornCBC, 6 x 30 mins
Entertainment One Television
Executive Producers: Stuart Coxe, Jocelyn Hamilton
Producers: Laura Regehr, Peter Wall, Jeanette Diehl, Pim Van Der ToornCBC, 6 x 30 mins
Becoming Canadian
Entertainment One Television
Executive Producers: Jocelyn Hamilton, Stuart Coxe
Producers: Stuart Coxe, Margaret RobitailleService Co.: MediaStyle
Entertainment One Television
Executive Producers: Jocelyn Hamilton, Stuart Coxe
Producers: Stuart Coxe, Margaret RobitailleService Co.: MediaStyle
A documentary series focusing on the stories of those who have just become Canadian citizens. The series will combine professional and user-generated content and share footage of citizenship ceremonies, individual oaths, and first-person stories from new Canadians on the day they receive their citizenship.
The personal stories of new Canadians will be shared through brief videos or captioned photos. Five new stories a week will debut throughout 2017 on social media channels. Together, the digital content will capture the incredible range of immigrant experiences.
Degrassi: Next Class 3 & 4
DHX Media
Executive Producers: Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn
Producers: Anne Loi, Steven DenureDHX – Family Channel, 20 x 30 mins
DHX Media
Executive Producers: Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn
Producers: Anne Loi, Steven DenureDHX – Family Channel, 20 x 30 mins
Degrassi: Next Class 3 & 4
DHX Media
Executive Producer: Stephen Stohn
Producer: Stephanie Cohen
DHX Media
Executive Producer: Stephen Stohn
Producer: Stephanie Cohen
A drama series discussing the issues that teens face in their world of school, family, and friends. The show looks at a diverse group of high school students as they experience the highs and lows of fitting in, heartbreak, sexuality, empowerment, and other challenges.
Fan engagement will be encouraged through a collection of new digital content, including five original scripted webisodes, cast diaries and vlogs, behind-the-scenes video, season recaps, cast interviews, and discussions of social issues with everyday teens. The content will live on the Degrassi website as well as on multiple social media channels.
Family Camera
Subject Chaser Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Jeannette Loakman, Marc de Guerre
Producer: Jeannette LoakmanTVO, Knowledge, 1 x 60 mins
Subject Chaser Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Jeannette Loakman, Marc de Guerre
Producer: Jeannette LoakmanTVO, Knowledge, 1 x 60 mins
Family Camera
Subject Chaser Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Jeannette Loakman, Marc de Guerre
Producer: Jeannette LoakmanService Co.: Sticky Brain Studios Inc.
Subject Chaser Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Jeannette Loakman, Marc de Guerre
Producer: Jeannette LoakmanService Co.: Sticky Brain Studios Inc.
A unique look into the 150 years of Canadian history, as seen through the camera and its key product: the family photograph.
Photos from the documentary, as well as information about the cameras used to capture them, will be made available to browse and share on a responsive website. The archive of photos will be organized by decade and displayed via an easy-to-navigate timeline.
Giver 150
Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
Executive Producers: Blair Powers, J.J. Johnson, Matt Bishop
Producer: Rennata LopezTVO, 10 x 22 mins
Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
Executive Producers: Blair Powers, J.J. Johnson, Matt Bishop
Producer: Rennata LopezTVO, 10 x 22 mins
Giver 150 Interactive
Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
Producers: Blair Powers, J.J. Johnson
Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
Producers: Blair Powers, J.J. Johnson
A design series that encourages children to build playgrounds in their own communities. This season, Giver 150 will celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary by building the World’s Biggest Playground in Ottawa, in the shape of a map of Canada.
A scavenger hunt adventure game available on web in which players must discover hidden puzzle pieces to finish an incomplete playground. Players navigate a map of Canada, clicking to reach a historical setting where they can find puzzle pieces and solve mysteries, all while learning about Canada’s rich heritage.
Home to Win, Season 2
Architect Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Tanya Linton, Mike Sheerin
Producer: Cara VolchoffCorus – HGTV Canada, 8 x 44 mins
Architect Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Tanya Linton, Mike Sheerin
Producer: Cara VolchoffCorus – HGTV Canada, 8 x 44 mins
Home to Win Integrated Digital Strategy
Stitch Media
Executive Producers: Mike Sheerin, Alison Belot, Brooke King
Producer: Evan Jones
Stitch Media
Executive Producers: Mike Sheerin, Alison Belot, Brooke King
Producer: Evan Jones
Celebrity HGTV Canada builders and designers join forces to create the ultimate home. Viewers across the country can apply online to win the home and finalists will compete in challenges on the show to obtain the keys to the house.
An interactive website where users can create and share their own dream home. Fans can take a 360 degree tour of the featured home, use 3D graphics to design and customize their own home, and browse behind-the-scenes videos of the stars of the show. In addition to the website, an immersive VR experience where users can move through the home will be created.
Murdoch Mysteries, Season X
Shaftesbury Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie
Producers: Julie Lacey, Stephen MontgomeryCBC, 20 x 60 mins
Shaftesbury Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie
Producers: Julie Lacey, Stephen MontgomeryCBC, 20 x 60 mins
Murdoch Mysteries X: Beyond Time
Shaftesbury Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie
Producers: Jay Bennett, Ted Biggs, Alex House
Shaftesbury Films Inc.
Executive Producers: Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie
Producers: Jay Bennett, Ted Biggs, Alex House
Detective Murdoch continues to use cutting-edge forensic science to solve the most remarkable crimes of the early 20th century.
The television show will set in motion a parallel serialized mystery, set in present day and explored in 20-part digital series available on Facebook and YouTube. The series will be complemented by Facebook Live segments from the cast as well as a contest where fans can help the cast solve a case by uploading photo clues from Canadian historical sites.
The Mystery Files, Season 2
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producers: Jean-Louis Cote, Joan TakefmanTVO, 13 x 22 mins
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producers: Jean-Louis Cote, Joan TakefmanTVO, 13 x 22 mins
The Mystery Files Online, Season 2
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producer: Jonathan FinkelsteinService Co.: Relish Interactive
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producer: Jonathan FinkelsteinService Co.: Relish Interactive
History’s mysteries are taken on by Kyla and E.B., two friends who inherit a set of clues to history’s connection to the present. The adventurous twosome travel back in time and across countries to solve mysteries about how our present was shaped by our past.
Players become mystery-solving agents and hunt for clues in this online adventure game. Clues are found by investigating in-game files and tools, then playing puzzle-type educational games. The second season will add new mysteries as well as new visual investigation tools.
Raven’s Quest
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producer: Jonathan FinkelsteinTVO, 20 x 7 mins
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producer: Jonathan FinkelsteinTVO, 20 x 7 mins
Raven’s Quest Online
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producer: Jonathan FinkelsteinService Co.: Emerging Playgrounds
Apartment 11 Productions Inc.
Executive Producer: Jonathan Finkelstein
Producer: Jonathan FinkelsteinService Co.: Emerging Playgrounds
A children’s television series featuring first-person stories told by Indigenous children in communities across the country. Their rich and diverse lives will be shown through displays of daily skills and activities and/or segments at sporting or cultural events.
A website with five quest games, each featuring three challenges, centered around the theme that all living things are interconnected. Players learn about different Indigenous communities in Canada by visiting and exploring different regions, uncovering clues, and playing mini-games. Ultimately, only by working alongside the people and animals of the region can the player complete the quest.
Reboot: The Guardian Code
Rainmaker Entertainment
Executive Producers: Michael Hefferon, Kim Dent Wilder, Larry Raskin
Producer: Michael HefferonCorus – YTV, 20 x 22 mins
Rainmaker Entertainment
Executive Producers: Michael Hefferon, Kim Dent Wilder, Larry Raskin
Producer: Michael HefferonCorus – YTV, 20 x 22 mins
Reboot: CODE HACKER
Rainmaker Entertainment
Executive Producers: Michael Hefferon, Kim Dent Wilder, Larry Raskin
Producer: Michael HefferonService Co.: A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. digital
Rainmaker Entertainment
Executive Producers: Michael Hefferon, Kim Dent Wilder, Larry Raskin
Producer: Michael HefferonService Co.: A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. digital
A youth-oriented adventure-comedy series about four “Guardians” charged with defending the world in cyberspace. The four teens use code-based powers to battle viruses unleashed by a power-hungry hacker.
A web and mobile puzzle game played as a series of battles between the Guardians and their enemies. Gameplay involves swiping combinations of coloured hexagons on a game board in order to activate a Guardian’s powers and allow them to attack their enemies.
The following organizations received Professional Development funding:
2017 Canadian Screen Awards
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Measuring Success: The Impact of the Interactive Digital Media Sector in Ontario
Interactive Ontario
The following French language projects received Production Grants under the Bell Fund’s Production Program:
BROADCAST
DIGITAL MEDIA
Arrive en campagne
Coco TV
Producer: Jacques FortinTVA, 10 x 30 mins
Coco TV
Producer: Jacques FortinTVA, 10 x 30 mins
Arrive en campagne
Coco TV
Producer: LacogencyService Company: Studio We_are
Coco TV
Producer: LacogencyService Company: Studio We_are
CATASTROPHE
1R2D Inc.
Producers: Daniel Michaud, Denis SavardSuper Écran, 6 x 30 mins
1R2D Inc.
Producers: Daniel Michaud, Denis SavardSuper Écran, 6 x 30 mins
CATASTROPHE
1R2D Inc.
Producer: Richard GariépyService Company: Les Affranchis
1R2D Inc.
Producer: Richard GariépyService Company: Les Affranchis
Jenny
Productions Avenida Inc.
Producers: Chantal Lafleur (producer) Isabelle Courval (content producer) Marie-France Laval (associate producer)UNIS, 20 x 13 mins
Productions Avenida Inc.
Producers: Chantal Lafleur (producer) Isabelle Courval (content producer) Marie-France Laval (associate producer)UNIS, 20 x 13 mins
Le blogue de Jenny
Productions Avenida Inc.
Producer: Chantal LafleurService Company: Tobo Inc.
Productions Avenida Inc.
Producer: Chantal LafleurService Company: Tobo Inc.
MTL
Zone 3
Producer: Jeffrey WraightTélé-Québec, 12 x 30 mins
Zone 3
Producer: Jeffrey WraightTélé-Québec, 12 x 30 mins
MTL
Zone 3
Producer: Geneviève ProvostService Company: Studio interactif We Are inc.
Zone 3
Producer: Geneviève ProvostService Company: Studio interactif We Are inc.
SEXPLORA – II
URBANIA
Producer: Annie BourdeauICI Explora, 10 x 30 mins
URBANIA
Producer: Annie BourdeauICI Explora, 10 x 30 mins
SEXPLORA – II
URBANIA Studios de créations inc.
Producer: Raphaëlle HuysmansService Company: Le Moulin et Dpt
URBANIA Studios de créations inc.
Producer: Raphaëlle HuysmansService Company: Le Moulin et Dpt
PAR ICI LA MAGIE – II
Prestigo Médias
Producer: Daniel CoutuICI Radio-Canada, 15 x 15 mins
Prestigo Médias
Producer: Daniel CoutuICI Radio-Canada, 15 x 15 mins
Par ici magie II – En avant la TECHNOMAGIE!
Prestigo Médias
Producers: Daniel Coutu / Laurence DetrazService Company: Tobo Inc.
Prestigo Médias
Producers: Daniel Coutu / Laurence DetrazService Company: Tobo Inc.
Véro Show
Productions KOTV inc.
Producer: Mélanie ViauICI Radio-Canada, 13 x 60 mins
Productions KOTV inc.
Producer: Mélanie ViauICI Radio-Canada, 13 x 60 mins
Véro Show
KOTV
Producer: Mélanie ViauService Company: Version 10
KOTV
Producer: Mélanie ViauService Company: Version 10
The following French-language projects received Development funding:
Bêtes de sexe
Echo Média Productions Inc.
Dominique Mendel
Télé-Québec
The following organizations received Professional Development funding:
Conférence Média-Jeunes 2016
Alliance Médias Jeunesse
VRKINO@DCM
RIDM Doc Circuit Montréal
The Bell Fund provides grants to Canadian independent producers who develop and produce engaging, interactive cross-platform digital content for Canadian broadcasters to complement and enhance associated television programs. Since 1997, the Bell Fund has invested over $170M in over 1,700 Canadian digital media projects, television programs, development grants, co-productions and support for research and professional development. The Bell Fund also undertakes training, research, business development and promotion for the digital media industry.
The Bell Fund receives annual contributions of approximately $17.5 M from Bell TV as part of its broadcast distribution undertaking (BDU) contributions to the industry. In addition, the Development Program is supported by the interest generated by a $10M endowment. The Bell Fund is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization, governed by an independent Board of Directors representing various sectors of the television and digital media industry.
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