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Canadian Creative Accelerator: Showcase of Finalists

Friday September 18

View the Canadian Creative Accelerator Finalists

Welcome to the Canadian Creative Accelerator Find out more about the initiative

Consul General Zaib Shaikh welcomes the inaugural cohort of the Canadian Creative Accelerator. MORE

Groupe PVP Find out more about the initiative

Firmly established for over 30 years in the film, television and digital media landscape, the creation of Groupe PVP’s animation division in 2007 by François Trudel has substantially contributed to solidifying the company’s international success. The production company has received numerous nominations, awards and distinctions, including a prestigious Gémeaux Award for “Best Animated Program or Series” in 2018 with the animated children’s television seri... MORE

OYA Media Find out more about the initiative

Meet OYA, a powerful African goddess and the namesake of a woman-led, award-winning production company in Toronto. OYA brings a genuine Black Canadian perspective to media platforms, including film, TV and virtual reality. We share socially relevant and life-changing stories that celebrate Black experiences. Our emerging filmmaker programs, give us unparalleled access to new talent and fresh ideas. MORE

Pier 21 Find out more about the initiative

Pier 21 Films is an established and expanding television production company committed to bringing unique content to the international marketplace. The Toronto-based prod-co develops, produces, finances and packages drama, comedy and factual programming for broadcasters in Canada and around the world. Their focus is creating unforgettable, entertaining and engaging storytelling for global audiences. MORE

Screen Siren Pictures Find out more about the initiative

Producer/Director Trish Dolman is the president of Screen Siren Pictures, a Vancouver-based independent production company. Trish has spent 28 years carving out a niche as a notable TV, feature film, and documentary producer in western Canada and abroad. Her projects have won acclaim and awards, been licensed and sold around the world and have screened at various marquee international festivals. Screen Siren has produced series and one-off projects for every major b... MORE

Story Shape Entertainment Find out more about the initiative

Story Shape Entertainment is dedicated to exploring stories of underrepresented communities featuring an element of crime. Our focus is to build grounded narratives that feature authentic characters all of which are partnered with crunchy visuals that push the envelope. MORE

Vérité Films Find out more about the initiative

Vérité Films was founded as a boutique production company in 1993 by partners Virginia Thompson and Robert de Lint. Creators and showrunners, they sought to champion unique stories and develop exceptional Canadian talent and remain committed to nurturing original and authentic voices to this day. Since its inception, Vérité has been on the cutting edge of production, digital media, and, most recently, distribution. We have created and/or produced over 300 episod... MORE

About the initiative

The applications are in and the judging is done - let's meet the first 6 companies accepted into the Canadian Creative Accelerator! The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service at the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles is pleased to announce the participants selected for the intensive 3-month course of workshops, networking, and one-on-one meetings with the best TV producers, financiers, distributors, and talent in Hollywood.

Brought to you in partnership with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service at The Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles

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