For Immediate Release

Edmonton, April 27, 2008 – The Canwest Alberta Fund continues its support of a wide range of exciting productions from Alberta producers with three new investments.

Fish Out of Water (Joe Media Group, Calgary) A co-production with InterINDigital Productions of Quebec, this series follows the adventures of stand-up comedian Don Kelly, as he tries to master his traditional native life skills. While he’s made it in the white man’s world, he’s a ‘fish out of water’ in the world of Canada’s first nations. (Broadcaster: APTN)

Hitler’s Stealth Bomber (Myth Merchant Films, Calgary) It’s widely acknowledged that Germany won the ‘aviation technology’ battle in WW2, but could the German “bat-winged” stealth aircraft have eluded Allied radar and changed the course of the war? Now, more than sixty years after the Horten flying wings first took to the air, these revolutionary aircraft will be put to the test. Using the surviving HO 229 confiscated by the Allies and stored by the Smithsonian Institute, the team will recreate both the fighter jet and the massive HO 18 bomber. (Broadcaster: History Canada, National Geographic US)

The Wild Roses (Seven 24 Films, Calgary) is a Shakespearean tale of family loyalties, love, betrayal and alliances forged between two Southern Alberta cattle ranches. This new prime-time drama series is about a deep bond to the land and the lengths people will go to get, and keep, it in the family. (Broadcaster: CBC)

The CAF is administered in Alberta as a Program of the Independent Production Fund, which manages various private Funds for television production. The $10.5 million fund was established by Canwest MediaWorks Inc. as a result of CRTC Decision 2007-168, and finances the production of drama, documentaries, reality and lifestyle programming from Alberta producers. An independent Selection Committee representing producers and broadcasters make the funding decisions.

The next deadline is 1 May 2008.

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