{"id":93773,"date":"2022-05-26T12:16:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T12:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/telefilm-canada-announces-support-for-12-english-language-feature-film-projects"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:14:03","slug":"telefilm-canada-announces-support-for-12-english-language-feature-film-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/en\/telefilm-canada-announces-support-for-12-english-language-feature-film-projects","title":{"rendered":"Telefilm Canada announces support for 12 English-language feature film projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"editor-content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Telefilm Canada selects 12 English-language feature films under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/financing\/production#:~:text=The%20guiding%20principles%20of%20the%20Production%20program%20are%3A,build%20and%20contribute%20to%20our%20Canadian%20cultural%20legacy.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Production Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, representing a total commitment of $16.37 million.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last week, Telefilm also announced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/news-releases\/telefilm-canada-announces-production-funding-for-nine-french-language-feature-films\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">nine French-language feature films<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> under the same program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An advisory committee of external and internal representatives assessed the projects and made recommendations to Telefilm. The decision-making process considered Telefilm\u2019s goal of fostering a diversity of voices in the industry, ensuring that Telefilm funds a balanced portfolio of productions that reflect a variety of genres, budgets and company sizes, regions of the country and points of view. Names of selection committee members will be published on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/industry-engagement\/project-financing-advisory-committees\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Project Financing Advisory Committees webpage <\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">once all funding decisions have been made.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Boy in the Woods <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(historical drama)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director and screenwriter: Rebecca Snow<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Lumanity Productions Inc. and JoBro Productions Inc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Photon Films<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Braid <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(drama)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director and screenwriter: Laetitia Colombani<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Moana Films (France), Curiosa Films (France) and Forum Films Inc. (Canada)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Sphere Films (formerly MK2 Mile End)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Quebec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Die Alone <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(thriller)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director and screenwriter: Lowell Dean<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Minds Eye Entertainment Ltd.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Filmoption International<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Saskatchewan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ethel<\/span><\/i><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(drama)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director: Aisling Walsh<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screenwriter: Celeste Parr<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Go Films L.P.R.S. Inc. (Canada) and Port Pictures Ltd. (Ireland)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Sphere Films (formerly MK2 Mile End)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Quebec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Last Whale Singer <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(action\/adventure\/animation)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Directors: Reza Memari and Steven Majaury<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screenwriter: Reza Memari<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Telescope Animation (Germany) and La Bo\u00eete \u00e0 Fanny Inc. (Canada)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Maison 4:3<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Quebec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Longing <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(drama)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director and screenwriter: Savi Gabizon<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Scythia Films Inc. (Canada) and CFE Longing Ltd. (Israel)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Mongrel Media<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Out Standing in the Field <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(drama)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director: M\u00e9lanie Charbonneau<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screenwriters: Martine Pag\u00e9 and M\u00e9lanie Charbonneau<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: G.P.A. Films Inc. and January Films Ltd.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Sphere Films (formerly MK2 Mile End)<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provinces: Quebec and Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paradise <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(thriller)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director: Jeremy Comte<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screenwriters: Jeremy Comte and Will Niava<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Entract Studios Inc. (Canada), Elevation Pictures Productions Inc. (Canada), Cinenovo (France), and Constellation Productions (France)<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributors: Elevation Pictures and Entract Films<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provinces: Quebec and Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Silent Planet <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(science fiction)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director and screenwriter: Jeffrey St. Jules<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: JoBro Productions Inc. and Panoramic Pictures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Aqute Media<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provinces: Ontario and Newfoundland<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Space Cadet <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(musical\/animation)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director: Eric San<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screenwriter: Mylene Chollet<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Les Films Outsiders Inc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Maison 4:3<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Quebec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warrior Strong <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(drama)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director: Shane Belcourt<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screenwriters: Dan Gordon and Shane Belcourt<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Darius Films Inc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Aqute Media<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Young Werther <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(comedy)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director and screenwriter: Jos\u00e9 Louren\u00e7o<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production: Wildling Pictures Inc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributor: Level Film<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Province: Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More funding decisions will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Telefilm Canada<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a Partner of Choice, Telefilm Canada is a Crown corporation dedicated to the success of the Canadian audiovisual industry, fostering access and excellence through programming that supports cultural resonance and public engagement. Telefilm supports dynamic companies and creative talent in Canada and around the world, always with an eye to equity, inclusion and sustainability. In addition, it makes recommendations to the Department of Canadian Heritage regarding the certification of treaty audiovisual co-productions, and administers the Canada Media Fund programs. Launched in 2012, the Talent Fund accepts private donations that are primarily used to support emerging talent. Visit telefilm.ca and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-30-<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Media contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joyce Richards<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Advisor, Public Relations \u2013 English Market<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Telefilm Canada<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">647-475-4903<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:joyce.richards@telefilm.ca\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">joyce.richards@telefilm.ca<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telefilm Canada selects 12 English-language feature films under the Production Program, representing a total commitment of $16.37 million.\u00a0\u00a0 Last week, Telefilm also announced nine French-language feature films under the same program.\u00a0 An advisory committee of external and internal representatives assessed the projects and made recommendations to Telefilm. 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