Bell Media issues call for new Canadian content

TORONTO – Canadian content producers may want to polish their pitches for the folks at Bell Media. The company said Wednesday that it has kicked off its Bell Benefits program and is searching for the next great Canadian TV program or series.The Bell Benefits is the $100 million programming investment in programs of national interest that was tied in to BCE’s purchase of CTV. Bell Media said that it is now accepting pitches for Canadian scripted drama and comedy, as well as documentaries and Canadian award shows, to be supported by the Bell Benefits and produced by Canadian independent producers. “We’re...