Telefilm increasing support for animated feature films

Telefilm Canada announced Wednesday at the Annecy International Animation Film Market it is launching a new initiative for the development and export of animated feature films. Telefilm said it will establish a special funding envelope of $420,000 for animated features that will be integrated into the Development Program. “This initiative aims to recognize the distinctive nature of animated films and to support their early creative stages, particularly storyboard development,” reads a Telefilm press release. “It is part of a broader effort to prioritize animation across Telefilm’s entire continuum — from development to marketing — and to reflect the sustained growth of this...