CTF digital media pilot takes flight

TORONTO - The Canadian Television Fund launched a $2 million Digital Media Pilot Program this week. Aimed at generating a stronger Canadian presence in new media, “the pilot program will support Canadian audiovisual, multimedia and interactive projects that are associated with CTF-funded television productions that use digital media to enrich viewer experiences,” says the press release. Funds will be dispersed to eligible Canadian productions on a first-come, first-served basis in the form of a grant. "Aligning television programs with web sites, webisodes, and mobisodes, allows producers to connect with their audiences in a more interactive way," said Valerie Creighton, president...