June 20, 2005 – The Board of Directors of the Independent Production Fund announced its decisions for the May 2005 round of applications:

The following four dramatic television series received equity financing:

Project Company Broadcaster(s)
Life with Derek (Season 2) Shaftesbury Films, Pope Productions Family
Nos étés (Season 2) Les Productions Nos étés I inc (Duo Productions, Cirrus) Groupe TVA
Renegadepress.com (Season 3) Vérité Films APTN, SCN, TFO, Knowledge
Whistler Boardwatch Productions, Blueprint Entertainment CTV

In addition, the following organizations received professional development grants:

Organization Event
Atlantic Film Festival Inspired Series and Program Annual Festival)
Alliance for Children and Television Youth and Media Conference 2005
INIS Téléserie 2005
(20th
Vancouver International Film Festival Trade Forum 2005 Annual)
SMPIA Saskatchewan Film and Video Showcase

The Independent Production Fund is incorporated as a private foundation with charitable status. It operates on the interest generated by an endowment valued at $35 million, and by recoupment from its investments. An independent Board of Directors representing the industry oversees the operations of the fund and makes all investment decisions.

The IPF also administers the COGECO Fund and the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund.

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