2002 Annual Report

Shaw
Television
Broadcast
Fund
Activity Report
2001 and 2002
overview
Description
Eligible Applicants and Broadcasters
Created in 1998, the Shaw Television Broadcast Fund
(STBF) is a permanent, independently governed,
not-for-profit corporation which provides financing
for the production of high quality children’s, youth
and family television programming.
• Must be an independent, Canadian producer,
defined as an incorporated production company
which derives its primary source of income from
production and has an arm’s length relationship to
the conventional broadcaster, specialty channel or
pay TV service that has licensed the project
STBF Participation
• Production equity financing at a maximum of
15% of the final cost of production.
• Applicants for productions with budgets higher
than $1.6 million are advised to contact the
Administration office for further details.
Eligible Projects
• Must be primarily targeted at a children’s, youth
or family audience.
• Fiction and non-fiction, including series, pilots,
specials, documentaries, variety, animation and
TV movies are eligible. Programming in the
categories of News, Reporting and Actualities
or Sports are not eligible.
• All projects must have a license fee, at an
appropriate level, from an eligible Canadian
broadcaster. The eligible Canadian broadcaster
must commit to broadcast the production within
two years of completion.
• Productions must qualify as a Canadian program
in accordance with the CRTC or CAVCO guidelines.
To be considered for funding, a production must
meet a minimum of eight out of ten Canadian
content certification points.
Please visit www.stbf.ca for a complete version
of the Fund’s Guidelines.
Broadcasters eligible as designated licensees must:
• hold a license from the CRTC for a public or
private conventional, specialty or pay television
undertaking; and,
• offer the applicant an appropriate license fee,
independent and distinct from any facilities owned
or controlled by the broadcaster.
Evaluation Process
Eligible applications will be evaluated on the basis of
quality and appeal to the intended target audience.
An analysis will also be made of the financial, legal
and commercial components of the project.
Preference will be given to projects that:
• promote positive role-modeling;
• provide cross-cultural representation;
• provide closed captioning for the deaf and
hearing impaired or audio description for
the visually impaired;
• are original and have the potential for a
long shelf life;
• demonstrate favourable sales revenues and
recoupment; and,
• have both English and French broadcast
licenses with components that include double
shooting and/or quality dubbing or some
combination thereof.
Gail Yakemchuk
Executive Director
Gail’s association with the Fund
began in 1998 when she provided
an integral role in its launch. Most
recently, she was Executive Director
and Business Analyst of the Shaw
Children’s Programming Initiative
(SCPI). In her career in television
and radio production, she has worked
at ACCESS Network, CKUA Radio ,
Alberta Motion Picture Development
Corporation and independant
production and communication
companies. Gail has also served on
the Board of several volunteer
organizations; INPUT 90, Brown Bag
Cinema, City Media Club, Chinook
Theatre Society and Canadian
Women in Communications. Gail
calls Alberta home.
leadership
Shaw Television Broadcast Fund
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The Board of Directors
Agnes Augustin
Gigi Boyd
Agnes has held business affairs and management positions in both the
private and public sectors of the film and television industry. Starting
in production and distribution and moving to broadcasting, Agnes was
a Financial Analyst for Telefilm Canada and Head of Production for
Country Music Television (CMT), a Corus Entertainment company. She
is an independent producer developing and producing documentaries,
variety and dramatic programming. Agnes and her family make their
home in Calgary.
Vice Chairperson
A Vancouver native, Gigi has worked on such series as “Wiseguy” for
Cannell Films and “MacGyver” for Paramount. At the Telefilm West
office, she was Director of the Television Unit. Most recently, she has
been production manager and producer of the long running series “Cold
Squad”. Her production company, Tricycle Films has been developing
feature films and television projects. Gigi was producer of the 2001
Gemini Award winning film “Sola”.
Alex Park
Secretary Treasurer
Alex began his career in cable television as a television programmer,
involved in the introduction of community access television and has also
worked in independent television production. Alex returned to cable
television as Vice President Programming for CUC Broadcasting and was
involved in program and system development for franchises developing
in the U.K. As Vice President, Programming and Education Services with
Shaw Cablesystems G.P., Alex is responsible for working with educators
across Canada in the introduction of high-speed fibre networks.
Annabel Slaight
Chairperson
Annabel Slaight is President of The
Owl Children's Trust Inc., a not-forprofit charitable foundation which
has pioneered a number of multiple
media initiatives for children and is
currently supporting research and
education in media for disadvantaged children. She is a co-founder
of OWL, Chickadee, Chirp and
Canadian Tree House FAMILY
magazines. She executive produced
several popular children's TV series
including The Big Comfy Couch,
Hello Mrs. Cherrywinkle, and
OWL/TV for PBS. She has served on
many Boards of Directors and has
received three lifetime achievement
awards. Annabel, now retired, is
turning some of her energies
towards community improvement
near her home on Lake Simcoe.
production
In fiscal years 2001 and 2002, the Fund committed $13,250,500 to 64
productions. Since 1999, the Fund has committed a total of $20,667,544 to
113 Canadian productions.
2001 and 2002
1999 to 2002
Regional Investment
Type
Genre
Magazine
5% 3
3% 4
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SK 1%
3%
ON 52%
50%
NS 3%
4%
Live Action
Combination
9% 4
7% 6
Puppets
2% 2
5% 7
Documentary
3% 6
4% 11
Variety
1% 1
4% 4
* The first number represents share of funding, the second number represents number of projects.
QC13%
14%
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Drama
91% 54
89% 94
MB 2%
3%
AB10%
10%
Live Action
62% 40
63% 71
PEI 2%
1%
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Animation
27% 18
25% 29
BC 17%
15%
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Strong programming
stems from all corners of
our country. Children’s
and family programming
from coast to coast is
supported by the Fund.
2001 and 2002
1999 to 2002
Genre & Type of
Programming
A child’s imagination is
stimulated by all forms of
programming. Supporting
a variety of styles and types
of programming offers
more choice for Canada’s
young viewers to experience
quality and creativity.
diversity
Ta r g e t A u d i e n c e
& Half-Hours
Pre-schoolers
Programming aimed at children five
years of age and younger.
Youth
16% 47
Primary
13% 143
Primary
Programming aimed at children
between the ages of six and eight.
Elementary
47% 565
1999 to 2002
Pre-School
15% 118
Primary
14% 273
Family
9% 42
Elementary
45% 744
Target Audience
Half Hour Units
Youth
18% 249
Family
12% 66
Elementary
Programming aimed at children
between the ages of nine and twelve.
Youth
Programming for teens, ages thirteen
to nineteen.
Family
Programming suitable for children
and youth together with their parents
and care-givers.
Half Hour Unit
A broadcast length of at least 30
minutes. (including commercial
breaks.)
In years 2001 and 2002, the Fund contributed to the production of 915
half hours. Since 1999, total half hour units equals 1567.
Language
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Whether producing for pre-schoolers, kids or teens, understanding the various stages
of child development is critical to a program’s success. Each growth and learning
stage is different and influences how young audiences understand storyline and plot.
2001 and 2002
Pre-School
11% 235
Shaw Television Broadcast Fund
The Fund supports programming for the private, public and specialty networks
across Canada. Programs are broadcast in English, French and Aboriginal languages.
In years 1999 to 2002, nearly 20% of the Fund’s productions were broadcast in
languages other than English.
imagination
”The international marketplace regards Canadian programming as the best in the
world. I believe it’s the way we tell our stories, the quality of the designs, the uniqueness of the look of the characters and the animation. STBF has helped put Canadian
programming on the map.”
Lisa Olfman, Portfolio Entertainment - Robo Roach
”I’m hoping that the kids today, who have been watching shows on television and
feature films, will grow up feeling nostalgic about the stories that they’ve seen and heard
that have been told with the help of the Shaw investment.”
Margaret Mardirossian, Anaid Productions - Mentors, 2002 Gemini Nominee
Project Funding Commitments
Project Title
Parent Company
2001
2002
2030CE
Minds Eye Entertainment, Minds Eye Pictures (Alberta), Buffalo Gal Pictures,
Yan Moore Productions, Angela Bruce Productions
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The Adventures of the Aftermath Crew
East West Media Inc., Seahorse Entertainment
Ayoye!
Telefiction Inc.
Baba's House
Flashfire Productions Inc.
The Big Comfy Couch
Radical Sheep Productions Inc.
The Big Comfy Couch Movie
Radical Sheep Productions Inc.
Blobheads
Decode Entertainment Inc.
CG Kids
Summerhill Entertainment Inc.
The Christmas Orange
Bardel Animation Inc.
The Christmas Stocking Tale
Productions 10e Ave, Inc.
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Epitome Pictures Inc.
D'Myna Leagues
Studio B Productions Inc.
Do This At Home
Zone3 Inc.
Edgemont
Omni Films Productions Ltd.
Free Riders
Barna-Alper Productions Inc.
The Girl Who Married A Ghost
Blue Moon Productions Inc.
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creativity
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Shaw Television Broadcast Fund
" The Shaw investment in good Canadian children’s programming , benefits both
children and parents and sets the standard for the world. Thank you STBF for
helping create such a high water mark.”
Jan Miller, Lowenbe Holdings - Crafty Cow
"STBF is a key component of almost every children's television series of any
notoriety. You step up right at the very beginning and take the risk when others
won't, then you see winners through to the very end.”
Neil Bregman, Sound Venture Productions - The Toy Castle
Project Title
Parent Company
Guinevere Jones
Original Pictures Inc., Ibis Entertainment Inc.
Henry's World
Alliance Atlantis Productions Limited
How To Care For Your Monster
Vivavision Inc.
I Love Mummy
Breakthrough Enterprises Inc.
Incredible Story Studio
Minds Eye Entertainment Ltd., Verite Films Inc.
Inuk
Tube Images Inc.
King
Funbag Animation Studios Inc., Decode Entertainment
Le Monde À La Loupe/Brainbounce
Megafun Productions Inc.
Leap of Faith: The Nicole Watt Story
Cooper-Rock Pictures Inc.
The Legend Of The Christmas Tree
Productions 10e Ave. Inc.
Mental Block/Drôle de Tête
Zone 3 Inc.
Mentors
Anaid Productions Inc., Minds Eye Pictures (AB) Ltd
Message From The Kids
Cooper-Rock Pictures Inc.
Moi/Me Too
Zone3 Inc.
Monster By Mistake
CCI Entertainment Ltd. (Cambium Catalyst International)
Olliver's Adventures
Collideascope Digital Productions Inc.
Our Hero
Heroic Film Company
Phunkee Zee
Savi Media Inc., The Nightingale Company Inc.
The Quest
Water Street Pictures Ltd.
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innovation
”When people hear STBF is in a project , they know that somebody who understands
kids programming, who knows how to pick winners, is involved... And I think that is what
STBF has done; pick winners.” Kevin DeWalt, Minds Eye Pictures - Incredible Story Studio, 2000 Gemini Winner
Le Fonds Shaw a contribué de manière importante à la production et au succès de
Hugo et le Dragon. Sélectionné dans la catégorie Meilleure production pour enfants au
Festival de télévision de Banff 2002, Prix Téléfilm Canada pour la meilleure production
en langue française au Canada, Hugo et le Dragon a été sélectionné dans plus de 7
festivals en Europe et de 4 festivals au Japon. Merci au Fonds de télévision Shaw.
René Chenier, Arico Film Communications - Hugo and the Dragon, 2002 Nominee Banff International Television Festival
Project Title
Parent Company
Renegadz
Docutainment Plus Productions Inc.
Roboroach
Portfolio Entertainment Inc.
The Screech Owls
Shaftesbury Films Inc.
The Secret Of Will
Twelfth Night Films
The Seventh Generation
Big Soul Productions
Silverwing
Bardel Animation Inc.
Something Else
Studio B Productions Inc.
Spirit of the Game
Full Regalia Productions Inc.
Swap-TV
Breakthrough Enterprises Inc.
Tag: The Jonathan Wamback Story
Tapestry Pictures
The Toy Castle
Sound Venture Productions Ottawa Limited
Un Tresor Dans Mon Jardin
Megafun Productions Inc.
Wild Files
Reel Girls Media
The Wondrous World of Greenthumb's Garden
Cinemaria Inc.
Yvon of the Yukon
Studio B Productions Inc.
The Zack Files
Decode Entertainment Inc.
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In Memoriam
Don Haig
July 22, 1932 – March 2, 2002
Don loved films as a boy and turned
that interest into a lifetime of
filmmaking that spanned over fifty
years. He began in the editing room
and moved into producing where his
credits include shorts, features and
documentary films screened at festivals
around the world. Throughout his
life he also gave generously to
emerging filmmakers — his time,
his knowledge, his money and his faith
in their talents. Don was a founding
member and director of the Shaw
Television Broadcast Fund. In his
memory, his family and friends have
established a permanent legacy to
provide an annual award to an
emerging filmmaker.
To contribute, send your charitable
donation to the Toronto Community
Foundation, The Don Haig Fund,
2 Bloor Street West, Suite 402,
Toronto ON M4W 3E2.
The Fund is administered from: Suite 22, 2526 Battleford Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 7J4 Tel: 403.240.7840 Fax: 403.240.7844 www.stbf.ca
Leighsa Burmaster, Administrative Assistant.
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