VANCOUVER – Telus, through its local programming fund, is awarding more than $3.2 million in funding to support 61 new projects in Western Canada this year.
Telus supports compelling, original storytelling in British Columbia and Alberta by providing funding and training to filmmakers, as well as a platform to share their content with new audiences. Content is distributed for free on Telus Optik On Demand as well as online.
"Telus is extremely proud of the meaningful and sustainable impact that we are having on the lives and careers of people in the creative communities in B.C. and Alberta, and we are thrilled to support another exciting new slate of local creators," said Telus VP of content solutions Blair Miller, in the news release. "The number and quality of the applications we receive, as well as the awards and accolades these projects garner, demonstrates that our innovative combination of grant funding, customized career acceleration and distribution channels is providing opportunities for local content creators to thrive."
