December 3, 2007 – The following four dramatic television series received equity financing:

Projects Production Company Broadcaster(s)
Dad’s in the Attic Muse Entertainment Enterprises Inc. YTV
High Court Shaftesbury Inc. Family Channel
Lance et compte: Le grand duel Gaéa Films inc. Groupe TVA

In addition, the following organizations received professional development grants:

Organization Event
Banff Television Festival Foundation Banff World Television Festival
Creative Women Workshops Association Women in the Director’s Chair Workshop
Saskatchewan Motion Picture Association Saskatchewan Film & 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 $38 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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