Now in its second year, this partnership between the CMF and NZ On Air funds eligible digital media coproductions by producers from the two countries. By funding projects that use new technologies to tell culturally-relevant stories, the program is designed to encourage creative producers from each country to collaborate on digital media productions.
“Through this program, we foster creative alliances to enable projects that tell stories and provide digital media experiences that resonate with international audiences,” said Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, CMF. “Thanks to our historical ties, coproduction between Canada and New Zealand can facilitate the development of high-quality media products that carry cultural relevance beyond our two countries. We are delighted to support three innovative productions that achieve just that.”
“This collaboration between NZ and Canada is a fascinating way to explore common areas of interest. We are particularly pleased that the three projects chosen this time are all for children and young people, an audience eager to engage with dynamic online content,” said NZ On Air Chief Executive Jane Wrightson.
The following projects will receive funding as part of this incentive.
| Project |
Production companies |
CMF Funding
(CAD $) |
NZ On Air Funding
(Approx. CAD $) |
Total CMF & NZ Funding
(Approx. CAD $) |
| Curious Critters |
Canada: La Boîte à Pitons
New Zealand: Yoozoo Ltd. |
$196,000 |
$204,000 |
$400,000 |
| Mythical Creatures |
Canada: Arcana Studio Inc.
New Zealand: Kiwa Digital Limited |
$170,000 |
$131,968 |
$301,968 |
| Fierce Girls |
Canada: Mamaoo Pictures Limited
New Zealand: Awatea Tech Limited |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
$400,000 |
| TOTALS |
|
$566,000 |
$535,968 |
$1,101,968 |
Projects were evaluated and chosen by a selection committee composed of representatives from both funding organisations. Funded projects involve at least one eligible Canadian producer and at least one New Zealand resident producer. Both organisations contributed an equal share in the t