ScreenSask invites you to a special Meet the Buyer session with the TELUS Fund.
On March 25 at 12:00 PM (Regina time), join Leah Camenzind, Executive Director and Shay Wilson, Senior Analyst, English Market, for a 45-minute online session exploring how the TELUS Fund supports Canadian production companies.
The TELUS Fund finances exceptional Canadian content that promotes good health and well-being. As a Certified Independent Production Fund, it has committed more than $48 million to over 320 projects since 2013.
During this session, Leah and Shay will:
- Walk through the Fund’s mandate and criteria
- Clarify eligibility requirements
- Share practical tips for preparing a strong application
- Offer insights into what they look for in projects
- Answer your questions live
This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the team and better understand how to position your project for success.
The session is free, but registration is required.
Register now and bring your questions.
About the Presenters:
Leah Camenzind is the Executive Director of the TELUS Fund where she oversees governance, finance, operations, and program design. She previously led the TELUS originals film program and co-founded the TELUS independent film program, stewarding over $15 million in investment into the production of more than 100 social-purpose films and series. These projects resulted in over 350 film festival selections, 100 awards, and 250 community and educational screenings, plus acquisitions by CBC Gem, TVO, Knowledge Network, Paramount+ Canada, Hollywood Suite, and others.
Shay Wilson is the Senior Analyst, English Market, for the TELUS Fund where she supports Producers, evaluates projects, manages contracting and contributes to program development. Her two decades of Canadian and international film and television industry experience span production, distribution, business affairs, funding, project development and sector development. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and is also a Filmmaker and Story Editor, bringing a rare combination of creative insight and business expertise to the realization of screen media projects.
TELUS Fund:
The TELUS Fund finances exceptional Canadian content that promotes good health and well-being. As a Certified Independent Production Fund, the TELUS Fund provides Canadian production companies with the financing and tools to transform creative ideas into impactful TV programs, feature-length films and web series that reach and impact audiences at home and abroad. Since launching in 2013, the TELUS Fund has committed over $48 million to more than 320 projects and initiatives. The TELUS Fund Program Guidelines are available at telusfund.ca.