The Board of Directors of the Bell Fund has announced its decisions for the October 3, 2016 round of applications. Over $5.4M in grants has been approved for 27 of the 45 (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
2017 Canadian Screen Awards
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Executive Producers: Beth Janson, Barry Avrich, Danielle Kappy
Producers: Barry Avrich, Susan EdwardsCBC 1 x 120 mins
2017 Canadian Screen Awards: Fan Engagement Initiative
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Executive Producer: Beth Janson
Producer: Karen BruceService Co.: Innovate By Day
The final event of Canadian Screen Week, the CSA’s celebrate the best in Canadian film, television and digital media. Broadcast on CBC in a live, star-filled, two hour event showcasing Canadian screen talent to Canadians.
This multi-faceted initiative finds new ways to engages fans and drive viewership of the CSA’s and awareness of Canadian Content in tv, film and digital media through a variety of strategies such as; online voting, live broadcast events, social media campaigns, Live, Pre and After-Show segments and behind the scenes content.
Backstage 2
Fresh TV Inc.
Executive Producers: Brian Iriving, Jennifer Pertsch, Tom McGillis, George Elliott
Producers: Brian Irving, Brian CampbellDHX – Family Channel, 30 x 23 mins
Backstage 2 – Backstage Pass
Quit Your Day Job Pictures
Executive Producer: CJ Hervey
Producers: C.J. Hervey, Kevin Saffer, Brian Irving
It’s a brand new year at Keaton School of the Arts as a talented group of students embark on another exciting year filled with dance, music and art. Faced with new challenges and friendships the music students will be in fierce competition with other schools and each other. This year could be the most memorable yet.
A new digital series format that gives aspiring dancers in the audience the chance to dance their way into a YouTube Exclusive performance with the cast of Backstage. The winner will join Carly, Vanessa and Sasha in a choreographed performance to be released online in the summer of 2017. This is an X-Factor for generation Z and another showcase for the show’s talented cast.
CAUTION: May Contain Nuts (Season 4)
Mosaic Entertainment
Executive Producers: Eric Rebalkin, Camille Beaudoin, Jesse LipscombeAPTN, 13 x 30 mins
CAUTION: On the Road!
Mosaic Entertainment
Producers: Eric Rebalkin, Camille Beaudoin, Jesse LipscombeService Co.: Innovate By Day/ Switch United
It’s the sketch comedy series you know and love starring Howie Miller and Sheldon Elter with new characters and situations to explore including returning favourites, Delmer and Marta.
This rich, multi-pronged, ‘digital-first’ strategy supports and reinvigorates the sketch comedy series with an interactive live-show campaign, new mobile responsive website and social media engagement including Facebook Live.
Chop Chop Ninja
Sardine Productions Inc., Gamerizon Studio Inc.
Producers: Ghislain Cyr, Alex Sakiz, Luc WisemanCorus – Télétoon 40 x 11 mins
Chop Chop Ninja Academy Defence
Sardine Productions Inc., Gamerizon Studio Inc.
Producers: Ghislain Cyr. Alex Sakiz, Luc Wiseman
Iro, an eager, young rookie In the Ninja Academy has a lot of fun getting into misadventures, all the while working towards becoming not just any old ninja – but the next Chop Chop Ninja.
An exciting online game in which the player guides Iro, the rookie Ninja and his friends through twelve worlds of villains and obstacles in a quest to reach the Academy and fight to defend it.
Counterfeit Cat
Tricon Television82 Inc.
Executive Producers: Frank Saperstein, Andrea Gorfolova, Miles Bullough, Jesse Cleverly
Producers: Ashley Rite, Sarah MattinglyCorus – Teletoon, 27 x 22 mins
Counterfeit Cat: Nine Lives
Tricon Films & Television
Executive Producers: Frank Saperstein, Andrea Gorfolova
Producers: Ashley Rite, Sarah MattinglyService Co.: REDspace Inc.
The story of an unconventional friendship between a naive alien child destined to save the universe, and an anxious but vain housecat who would prefer to save himself.
A multi-level game taking place across 20 levels that are split between two different worlds inspired by an episode of the TV series Counterfeit Cat entitled, “9 Lives”.
Fear Thy Neighbour 4
Cream Productions Inc.
Executive Producers: Kate Harrison, David Brady
Producers: Jeff Hirschfeld, Patrick CameronBell Media – Canal D, Discovery Canada, 10 x 60 mins
Fear Thy Neighbour VR (Witness FTN)
Cream Productions Inc.
Executive Producers: David Brady, Kate Harrison
Producers: Patrick Cameron, Jeff HirschfieldService Co.: Deep Inc.
A docudrama series that tells the chilling tales of neighbourhood nightmares. Combining gripping drama recreations with first person testimony events unfold from creepy to menacing to downright terrifying.
Experience first-hand key terrifying, climactic moments from the series though these virtual reality segments. Use a headset for the full VR experience or 360 degree videos via YouTube or Facebook.
Genius Genie
Animations ToonDraw IDG Inc.
Executive Producers: Daniel Belleville
Producer: Guylaine RobidouxBBC Canada, Knowledge, Radio- Canada, Télé-Québec, 78 x 5 mins
Genius Genie
Animations ToonDraw IDG Inc.
Executive Producers: Daniel Belleville
Producer: Guylaine RobidouxService Co.: TOBO
For Noah, Nouk and Lili problems are fun challenges. Despite a not-so-brilliant Genie, it’s the kids who surprise the adults by finding creative solutions each and every time.
Five, fun, interactive games and three interactive webisodes/appisodes that develop problem-solving skills such as understanding spatial relationships, anticipating obstacles, sequencing objects, visual and motor co-ordination, understanding height, weight and quantity.
Kid Diners
Farpoint Films Inc.
Executive Producer: Kyle Bornais
Producer: Scott LearyTVO, 13 X 30 mins
Kid Diners
Farpoint Films Inc.
Producers: Scott Leary, Kyle BornaisService Co.: Tactica Interactive
Kid Diners is a kid-focused food series about kids getting their hands into the world of cooking. The series captures tastes and smells from the kitchens of Canada’s tastiest restaurants while making and sampling their iconic menu items
Designed for kids in grades 2-4 this web and app based cooking game features mini-challenges, a scoring system that grades dishes based on nutrition, skill and taste, a Canadian map and fun food facts. The game takes users across Canada to make tasty dishes, using local ingredients, from each province.
Mega Monster Mayhem
DHX Media Ltd.
Executive Producers: Art Spigel
Producers: Tracey JardineDHX – Disney XD, 20 x 22 mins
Mega Monster Mayhem
DHX Media Ltd./Nerd Corps
Executive Producers: Asaph Fipke, Ken Faier
Producer: Asaph Fipke
Mega Monster Mayhem is a hybrid, action, comedy, scripted game show with both live action and CG animation. Competitive obstacle courses, real kids battling alien monsters in the arena, and irreverent humour all combine to create a high energy TV series.
An action puzzle game for iOS and Android which extends the Mega Monster Mayhem brand by pitting players against monsters in battle, creating new expanded content for the Mega Monster universe, and by using the game to help select real life kids to appear on the TV series.
Queen of the Oil Patch
Great Pacific Media Inc./ Kâh-kitowak Films
Executive producer: Mark Miller, Kurt Spenrath, Frederick Kroetsch
Producer: Mark Miller, Lisa MeechesAPTN, 8 x 30 mins
Queen of the Oil Patch Interactive
Great Pacific Media Inc./ Kâh-kitowak Films
Executive Producer/ Producer: Mark MillerService Co.: LVL Studios
By day, Massey Whiteknife is a self-made millionaire in the oil patch and by night an award winning female recording artist. This documentary series follows the converging worlds of this fascinating, two-spirited person.
An innovative, second screen interactive experience that accompanies the documentary series about a two spirited oil patch worker. Interactive components include quizzes, polls, videos – including links to webisodes, photo galleries, behind-the-scenes footage and more. The experience will be available to watch live, synced with the linear premiere of the episodes, or on APTN’s VOD platform.
True and the Rainbow Kingdom
Guru Arcade Ltd.
Executive Producers: Frank Falcone, Mary Bredin, Bill Schultz, Robin Frank
Producers: Jiro OkadaTVO, 20 X 22 mins
True
Guru Studio
Executive Producers: Mary Bredin, Frank Falcone
Producers: Sam Cross, Christina Rotsaert
Welcome to the Rainbow City! A colourful, fantastical place filled with singing clouds and dancing trees. In this tv series for pre-schoolers True and her friends use courage and creativity while on problem-solving missions to save the day.
This game features challenging-yet accessible critical thinking puzzles for the pre-school demographic where young players help True to solve problems by choosing the right Wish for the situation encountered. The activities are designed to help children explore, think and learn throughout the kingdom which is filled with fun, free-form interactions within the environment.
Wynonna Earp 2
Digital Howard Inc.
Executive Producers: Jordy Randall, Tom Cox, Emily Andras, Todd Berger, Rick Jacobs
Producer: Brian DennisChannel Zero – CHCH, 12 x 60 mins
Wynonna Earp 2
Digital Howard Inc.
Executive Producers: Alex Lalonde
Producers: Daniel Dales, Jarrett Sherman
Based on the IDW comics by Beau Smith, Wynonna Earp is a modern Western horror television series, following Wyatt Earp’s great-granddaughter as she inherits an old family curse. Wynonna has been away from her hometown, Purgatory, for years but returns to reluctantly take on the role that Wyatt Earp’s heir is destined for.
Building on the strengths from season one this multi-faceted campaign includes a serialized, choose-your-own-adventure series which encourages community participation to solve a mystery along with a main character. A social media campaign including behind the scenes content and a StoryVerse update will immerse an already highly engaged audience.
Zerby Derby 3
Breakthrough Entertainment Inc.
Executive Producers: Ira Levy, Joan Lambur, Peter Williamson, Michael McGuigan, Nat Abraham
Producer: Phil McCordicTVO, TFO, Knowledge, 13 X 30 mins
Zerby Derby Game Arcade
Breakthrough Entertainment Inc.
Executive Producer: Ira Levy
Producer: Michael McGuiganService Co.: Emerging Playgrounds
Nothing ever works the first time for the Zerbies but they approach every problem with enthusiasm in this original, age appropriate way for preschoolers to learn STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math through the world of cars, trucks and other vehicles.
Race, fix, build, play! The wonder, adventure and fun that makes life in Zerby Derby so special is extended in season 3. Building on the interactive in Seasons 1 and 2, the arcade features three new games that teach preschoolers the same STEM subjects covered in the television episodes.
The following projects received Development funding:
Kids’ Pet Club
Hop to It Productions Inc.
Producer: Susan Nation
Ethnic Channels Group
LifeBit
Sixteen Films Ltd.
Executive Producer: Moses Znaimer
Producers: Chris Remerowski, David Bratton
Zoomer Media – Vision TV
The following projects received TV Development Online funding:
Red Button
Media Headquarters Film & Television Inc.
Executive Producer: Robert Cohen
Producers: Melanie Brobyn, Elana Devine
CBC
The following French language projects received Production Grants under the Bell Fund’s Production Program:
BROADCAST
DIGITAL MEDIA
ICI Urbania
Urbania
Producers: Paul-E. Audet, Annie Bourdeau, Philippe Lamarre, Raphaëlle HuysmansICI Radio-Canada, 4 x 60 min
ICI Urbania
Urbania
Producers: Raphaëlle Huysmans, Philippe LamarreService Co.: Folklore
La petite école d’Hélène
Muse Entertainment Enterprises Inc.
Producers: Jesse Prupas, Jérémie Fajner, Michael Prupas, Clément CalvetTFO, Télé-Québec, Knowledge, BBC Canada,
52 x 11 min
La petite école d’Hélène
Muse Entertainment Enterprises Inc.
Producers: Jesse Prupas, Michael Prupas,Service Co.: Relish Interactive Inc.
Le Cirque Alfonse
Productions Pixcom
Producers: Izabel Chevrier, Jacquelin Bouchard, Charles Lafortune, Nicola Merola SylvieICI ARTV, 6 x 30 min
Le Cirque Alfonse
Productions Pixcom
Producers: Nadine Dufour, Jacquelin Bouchard, Nicola Merola, Charles Lafortune, Sylvie DesrochersService Co.: Dpt.
Lire – Spéciale rentrée littéraire
Attraction Images Inc.
Producers: Marie-Élaine Nadeau, Marleen BeaulieuICI ARTV, 1 x 60 min
Lire – Spéciale rentrée littéraire
Attraction Images Inc.
Producers: Micho Marquis-Rose, Marleen BeaulieuService Co.: Version 10
Tshakapesh
Groupe ECP Inc.
Producers: Bernard Hervieux, Jean-Yves de Banville, Jacques Pettigrew, Jean Huppé, Andrew Makarewicz,APTN, ICI Radio-Canada, 13 x 13 min
Tshakapesh
Groupe ECP Inc.
Producers: Jean HuppéService Co.: Turbulent
Vendre et acheter avec les frères Scott
Cineflix Media
Producers: Kim Bondi, Glen SlazmanW Network, 18 x 50 min
Vendre et acheter avec les frères Scott : le jeu
Cineflix Media
Producers: Kim Bondi, Glen SlazmanService Co.: Turbulent
Web Thérapie II
Attraction Images
Producers: Joceline Genest, Richard Speer, Marleen Beaulieu, Louise LantagneTV5, 22 x 30 min
Web Thérapie II
Attraction Images
Producers: Micho Marquis-Rose, Marleen BeaulieuService Co.: Les Affranchis
The following French language projects received Development funding:
Consolation – La résilience par le chant
Les Productions Flow
Vali Fugulin, Stéphanie Verrier
ARTV
The following French language projects received TV Development Online funding:
Le Combat des cliques
Zone 3
Geneviève Provost
Vrak TV
The following French language organizations received Professional Development funding:
Cartoon Connection Canada et Pixel
Animation 2016
Pixel Québec
Déjeuner sur les grands enjeux de
l’année
FCTMN
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 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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