TORONTO — The Rogers Group of Funds today announced $2.4 million in funding to support 29 new Canadian documentary films.
Chosen from among more than 70 applicants, the 29 funded projects include both national languages with production spanning across the country. The new documentaries delve into untold stories about sports, humanitarianism and science, including the now-defunct Vancouver Grizzlies NBA basketball team, cruise ships infected with Covid-19, the eccentric world of the cat show circuit, and the remarkable life and career of Indigenous advocate and musician Buffy Sainte-Marie.
“Now, more than ever before, it is so important to invest in Canadian content to showcase our diverse stories and identities,” said Phil Lind, chair of Rogers Group of Funds, in the news release. “Through the power of storytelling, we are able to connect, inform and educate one another about our past, present and future. We are so excited to support this group of documentary filmmakers as they bring their projects to life.”
Established in 1996, the Rogers Documentary Fund has pledged more than $42 million in grants to Canadian producers and supported more than 900 documentary projects to date. Since 1980, the Rogers Group of Funds has supported more than 2,300 Canadian independent film and television projects overall with more than $600 million in funding.
For a list of the 29 documentary projects receiving funding, please click here.
More information about the Rogers Group of Funds is available here.
