In May 2020, two months into the production shutdown caused by the global pandemic, NBC acquired Canadian medical drama Transplant, which landed on the network’s Covid-impacted fall schedule. In December of that year, NBC picked up Season 2 of the show.
In May 2023, two weeks into the WGA strike which could lead to a mass production shutdown if a deal is not reached soon, NBC has acquired Seasons 3 and 4 of Transplant, likely as strike contingency.
Like in 2020, Transplant is not on the fall NBC schedule the network is unveiling at the upfronts. It was in August 2020 when NBC slid Transplant into its fall lineup when it became clear that no fresh episodes of the network’s scripted series would be ready for September.
NBC is taking a similar wait-and-see approach this time, though most of its scripted shows on the fall schedule unveiled today are expected to have at least a few episodes ready for September.
In May 2023, two weeks into the WGA strike which could lead to a mass production shutdown if a deal is not reached soon, NBC has acquired Seasons 3 and 4 of Transplant, likely as strike contingency.
Like in 2020, Transplant is not on the fall NBC schedule the network is unveiling at the upfronts. It was in August 2020 when NBC slid Transplant into its fall lineup when it became clear that no fresh episodes of the network’s scripted series would be ready for September.
NBC is taking a similar wait-and-see approach this time, though most of its scripted shows on the fall schedule unveiled today are expected to have at least a few episodes ready for September.
- 5/12/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Schitt’s Creek” and “Blood Quantum” were the big winners in the television and film categories, respectively, at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards.
“Schitt’s Creek” led television honors with eight awards for it’s sixth and final season, including best comedy series; best direction, comedy for Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy; and the sixth win in a row for Catherine O’Hara as best lead actress in comedy. “Canada’s Drag Race” follows with five wins, including best reality/competition program or series.
Jeff Barnaby’s “Blood Quantum” topped film honors with seven Canadian Screen Awards, including Michael Greyeyes in the performance by an actor in a leading role category. Tracey Deer’s first feature “Beans” won best motion picture, while Deepa Mehta was awarded best achievement in direction for “Funny Boy.” Michelle Pfeiffer won actress in a leading role for “French Exit.”
Recently departed Canadian thespian Christopher Plummer was the recipient of best...
“Schitt’s Creek” led television honors with eight awards for it’s sixth and final season, including best comedy series; best direction, comedy for Andrew Cividino and Daniel Levy; and the sixth win in a row for Catherine O’Hara as best lead actress in comedy. “Canada’s Drag Race” follows with five wins, including best reality/competition program or series.
Jeff Barnaby’s “Blood Quantum” topped film honors with seven Canadian Screen Awards, including Michael Greyeyes in the performance by an actor in a leading role category. Tracey Deer’s first feature “Beans” won best motion picture, while Deepa Mehta was awarded best achievement in direction for “Funny Boy.” Michelle Pfeiffer won actress in a leading role for “French Exit.”
Recently departed Canadian thespian Christopher Plummer was the recipient of best...
- 5/21/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Transplant will be making itself a regular fixture on the NBC schedule.
The broadcast network has picked up the rights to air the second season of the Canadian import, just days after it aired its first season finale.
The series centers on Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira.
Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
NBC has a long and storied history with successful medical series, including, of course, ER and its current hits New Amsterdam and Chicago Med.
Transplant stars Hamza Haq (Quantico), Laurence Leboeuf (The Disappearance), John Hannah (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jim Watson (Mary Kills People), and Ayisha Issa (Polar).
In its first season on CTV, Transplant was the most-watched Canadian original series and...
The broadcast network has picked up the rights to air the second season of the Canadian import, just days after it aired its first season finale.
The series centers on Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira.
Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
NBC has a long and storied history with successful medical series, including, of course, ER and its current hits New Amsterdam and Chicago Med.
Transplant stars Hamza Haq (Quantico), Laurence Leboeuf (The Disappearance), John Hannah (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jim Watson (Mary Kills People), and Ayisha Issa (Polar).
In its first season on CTV, Transplant was the most-watched Canadian original series and...
- 12/11/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
NBC has picked up the second season of the Canadian medical drama “Transplant,” the network announced Friday.
“Transplant’s” home network, Canada’s CTV, has already commissioned a second season of the drama, which NBC will air in the U.S. The broadcast network previously imported the first season to pad its fall lineup and saw strong viewership numbers as a result, particularly in delayed viewing.
NBC’s run of “Transplant” Season 1 averaged a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen’s live-plus-seven-day numbers. The show was successful enough that NBC moved to expand its import strategy with another Canadian medical drama, Global TV’s “Nurses,” which premiered on the network earlier this week.
The series centers on Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed (Hamza Haq), a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build...
“Transplant’s” home network, Canada’s CTV, has already commissioned a second season of the drama, which NBC will air in the U.S. The broadcast network previously imported the first season to pad its fall lineup and saw strong viewership numbers as a result, particularly in delayed viewing.
NBC’s run of “Transplant” Season 1 averaged a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen’s live-plus-seven-day numbers. The show was successful enough that NBC moved to expand its import strategy with another Canadian medical drama, Global TV’s “Nurses,” which premiered on the network earlier this week.
The series centers on Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed (Hamza Haq), a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build...
- 12/11/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
After acquiring Canadian medical drama “Transplant” in May for its fall lineup amid a stunted year for U.S. television production, NBC is renewing the show for a second season.
“Transplant” centers on Syrian doctor Bashir “Bash” Hamed, played by Hamza Haq, who has fled to Canada with his younger sister and is trying to rebuild his medical career. According to the network, the first season averaged a 0.7 rating among 18- to 49-year-olds and 5.7 million viewers overall in live-plus-seven-day Nielsen ratings; adding digital viewing, the show scored a 1.8 among the 18-49 set. The network says the series averages 7.7 million total viewers in linear and digital viewing to date.
The popular 13-episode Canadian series debuted on American TV screens with a 0.4 rating and just shy of 4 million viewers.
Alongside Haq, the series stars Laurence Leboeuf, John Hannah, Jim Watson, and Ayisha Issa. Creator Joseph Kay serves as executive producer along with Jocelyn Deschenes,...
“Transplant” centers on Syrian doctor Bashir “Bash” Hamed, played by Hamza Haq, who has fled to Canada with his younger sister and is trying to rebuild his medical career. According to the network, the first season averaged a 0.7 rating among 18- to 49-year-olds and 5.7 million viewers overall in live-plus-seven-day Nielsen ratings; adding digital viewing, the show scored a 1.8 among the 18-49 set. The network says the series averages 7.7 million total viewers in linear and digital viewing to date.
The popular 13-episode Canadian series debuted on American TV screens with a 0.4 rating and just shy of 4 million viewers.
Alongside Haq, the series stars Laurence Leboeuf, John Hannah, Jim Watson, and Ayisha Issa. Creator Joseph Kay serves as executive producer along with Jocelyn Deschenes,...
- 12/11/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has ordered a second season of hit Canadian medical drama Transplant.
The network acquired the drama series in May, weeks into the Covid-19 production shutdown, and it has been a huge success ratings-wise since debuting September 1.
In its first season on NBC, Transplant has averaged a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.7 million viewers overall in Live+7, with the premiere having grown to a 1.8 in 18-49 with digital and linear viewing. The series has scored as one of television’s most time-shifted shows through its NBC run, with each of its first seven original telecasts ranking as the No. 1 drama of the week in Live+3. In linear and digital viewing to date, Transplant is averaging 7.7 million total viewers, more than doubling its 3.5 million in Live+Same Day.
In its first season on CTV, Transplant was the most-watched Canadian original series, growing its viewership week to week.
2019-20 TV Renewals And Cancellations
Transplant centers on Dr.
The network acquired the drama series in May, weeks into the Covid-19 production shutdown, and it has been a huge success ratings-wise since debuting September 1.
In its first season on NBC, Transplant has averaged a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.7 million viewers overall in Live+7, with the premiere having grown to a 1.8 in 18-49 with digital and linear viewing. The series has scored as one of television’s most time-shifted shows through its NBC run, with each of its first seven original telecasts ranking as the No. 1 drama of the week in Live+3. In linear and digital viewing to date, Transplant is averaging 7.7 million total viewers, more than doubling its 3.5 million in Live+Same Day.
In its first season on CTV, Transplant was the most-watched Canadian original series, growing its viewership week to week.
2019-20 TV Renewals And Cancellations
Transplant centers on Dr.
- 12/11/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, Discovery orders “Billy Buys Brooklyn”; BBC sells quiz formats; AfterShock hires and promotes; and NBCUniversal’s “Transplant” heads to Africa.
Discovery has commissioned “Billy Buys Brooklyn,” a series (20 x 30′) featuring antiques dealer Billy Leroy, star of the long-running Travel Channel series “Baggage Battles.”
Produced by My Entertainment, “Billy Buys Brooklyn” follows the eccentric dealer on his latest venture: a brand new vintage, antiques and collectables store in Brooklyn, New York.
The series will air globally on Discovery’s AVOD service dplay, and channels including Dmax U.K., Italy, Spain & Germany, and Discovery Channel U.S. and Europe.
Quiz Formats
BBC quiz format “Weakest Link” is returning for a second season on Russia’s Mir TV, hosted by former Olympic champion Maria Kiselyova, and on Greece’s Skai, hosted by Tasos Tryfonos, who also presents the Cypriot version of the show.
Another BBC quiz format, “Mastermind,...
Discovery has commissioned “Billy Buys Brooklyn,” a series (20 x 30′) featuring antiques dealer Billy Leroy, star of the long-running Travel Channel series “Baggage Battles.”
Produced by My Entertainment, “Billy Buys Brooklyn” follows the eccentric dealer on his latest venture: a brand new vintage, antiques and collectables store in Brooklyn, New York.
The series will air globally on Discovery’s AVOD service dplay, and channels including Dmax U.K., Italy, Spain & Germany, and Discovery Channel U.S. and Europe.
Quiz Formats
BBC quiz format “Weakest Link” is returning for a second season on Russia’s Mir TV, hosted by former Olympic champion Maria Kiselyova, and on Greece’s Skai, hosted by Tasos Tryfonos, who also presents the Cypriot version of the show.
Another BBC quiz format, “Mastermind,...
- 10/13/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
With lots of networks scrambling for content, NBC is bringing a hit Canadian drama stateside.
Transplant has been set for a premiere Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC following a live telecast of summer's #1 series, America's Got Talent.
The 13-episode series centers on Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira.
Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
NBC has a long and storied history with successful medical series, including, of course, ER and its current hits New Amsterdam and Chicago Med.
Transplant stars Hamza Haq (Quantico), Laurence Leboeuf (The Disappearance), John Hannah (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jim Watson (Mary Kills People), and Ayisha Issa (Polar). I
n its first season on CTV, Transplant was the most-watched Canadian original series and...
Transplant has been set for a premiere Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC following a live telecast of summer's #1 series, America's Got Talent.
The 13-episode series centers on Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira.
Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
NBC has a long and storied history with successful medical series, including, of course, ER and its current hits New Amsterdam and Chicago Med.
Transplant stars Hamza Haq (Quantico), Laurence Leboeuf (The Disappearance), John Hannah (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jim Watson (Mary Kills People), and Ayisha Issa (Polar). I
n its first season on CTV, Transplant was the most-watched Canadian original series and...
- 8/12/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The five broadcast networks in May and June unveiled their “fall” 2020 schedules, with Fox and the CW opting for pandemic-proof lineups featuring predominantly original and acquired series already in the can, while NBC, CBS and ABC bet on regular schedules featuring new and returning series yet to be filmed with the caveat that some launches could be delayed by the Covid-related production shutdown.
Faced with uncertainty as the majority of new and returning series are yet to start shooting, NBC, ABC and CBS have started to adjust their fall plans.
NBC today announced a Sept. 1 premiere for Canadian medical drama Transplant, which it acquired in May, weeks into the production shutdown (watch the promo below). The 13-episode series will air in an established medical drama slot, the 10 Pm berth occupied by New Amsterdam for the past two seasons.
Transplant will have two-hour live America’s Got Talent episodes as a lead-in on Sept.
Faced with uncertainty as the majority of new and returning series are yet to start shooting, NBC, ABC and CBS have started to adjust their fall plans.
NBC today announced a Sept. 1 premiere for Canadian medical drama Transplant, which it acquired in May, weeks into the production shutdown (watch the promo below). The 13-episode series will air in an established medical drama slot, the 10 Pm berth occupied by New Amsterdam for the past two seasons.
Transplant will have two-hour live America’s Got Talent episodes as a lead-in on Sept.
- 8/12/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC has announced the premiere date for “Transplant,” the Canadian medical drama acquired by the broadcast network back in May.
The 13-episode series will begin airing on NBC on Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt, immediately after the live telecast of “America’s Got Talent.”
The scheduling move now makes NBC the third broadcaster to set an acquired series as part of its fall lineup. Fox is set to air the Spectrum original “LA’s Finest” on Mondays this fall, while The CW will air shows from DC Universe, CBS All Access, and international markets: “Swamp Thing,” “Tell Me a Story,” “Coroner,” and “Devils.” The British series “Dead Pixels” was originally set to air Wednesdays this fall on CW but was shifted to the summer in favor of “Devils.”
NBC, CBS, and ABC have all indicated they plan to bring back the majority of their scripted originals this fall, despite the fact...
The 13-episode series will begin airing on NBC on Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt, immediately after the live telecast of “America’s Got Talent.”
The scheduling move now makes NBC the third broadcaster to set an acquired series as part of its fall lineup. Fox is set to air the Spectrum original “LA’s Finest” on Mondays this fall, while The CW will air shows from DC Universe, CBS All Access, and international markets: “Swamp Thing,” “Tell Me a Story,” “Coroner,” and “Devils.” The British series “Dead Pixels” was originally set to air Wednesdays this fall on CW but was shifted to the summer in favor of “Devils.”
NBC, CBS, and ABC have all indicated they plan to bring back the majority of their scripted originals this fall, despite the fact...
- 8/12/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has acquired the Canadian medical drama series “Transplant,” the network announced Thursday.
Originally developed at Canada’s CTV network, the series stars “Quantico” alum Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
The 13-episode series first aired on CTV in February. It is produced by Sphère Média Plus in association with the network and NBCUniversal Content Studios’ international division.
Also Read: Peacock's 'Brave New World' Show, 'Psych 2' Movie, More Originals to Debut With Nationwide Launch
“Transplant” was a success for CTV during its initial run, ranking as the most-watched Canadian series among total viewers this broadcast year.
Laurence Leboeuf, John Hannah, Jim Watson and Ayisha Issa also star in the...
Originally developed at Canada’s CTV network, the series stars “Quantico” alum Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
The 13-episode series first aired on CTV in February. It is produced by Sphère Média Plus in association with the network and NBCUniversal Content Studios’ international division.
Also Read: Peacock's 'Brave New World' Show, 'Psych 2' Movie, More Originals to Debut With Nationwide Launch
“Transplant” was a success for CTV during its initial run, ranking as the most-watched Canadian series among total viewers this broadcast year.
Laurence Leboeuf, John Hannah, Jim Watson and Ayisha Issa also star in the...
- 5/14/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
NBC has acquired the hit Canadian medical drama series “Transplant,” the network announced Thursday.
The CTV series debuted its first season on Feb. 26. The 13-episode series centers on Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
The series stars Hamza Haq, Laurence Leboeuf, John Hannah, Jim Watson, and Ayisha Issa. Creator Joseph Kay serves as executive producer along with Jocelyn Deschenes, Bruno Dube, Randy Lennox, Virginia Rankin, Jeremy Spry and Tara Woodbury. Developed at CTV, “Transplant” is produced by Sphère Média Plus in association with CTV and NBCUniversal International Studios, a division of NBCUniversal Content Studios. NBCUniversal Global Distribution handles worldwide distribution for the series.
“Transplant” joins current NBC medical dramas “New Amsterdam” and “Chicago Med.” According...
The CTV series debuted its first season on Feb. 26. The 13-episode series centers on Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
The series stars Hamza Haq, Laurence Leboeuf, John Hannah, Jim Watson, and Ayisha Issa. Creator Joseph Kay serves as executive producer along with Jocelyn Deschenes, Bruno Dube, Randy Lennox, Virginia Rankin, Jeremy Spry and Tara Woodbury. Developed at CTV, “Transplant” is produced by Sphère Média Plus in association with CTV and NBCUniversal International Studios, a division of NBCUniversal Content Studios. NBCUniversal Global Distribution handles worldwide distribution for the series.
“Transplant” joins current NBC medical dramas “New Amsterdam” and “Chicago Med.” According...
- 5/14/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NBC is expanding its medical drama series programming lineup with hit Canadian series Transplant. The network has acquired the 13-episode first season of the medical drama, which is currently airing on Canada’s CTV network. A premiere date will be announced later.
The move continues a network trend of acquiring produced scripted series to bolster programming lineups due to the ongoing coronavirus-caused production shutdowns. There is a lot of uncertainty over when TV series will be able to resume production amid the pandemic.
Since its February 26 premiere on CTV, Transplant is the most-watched Canadian series with total viewers this broadcast year, seeing ongoing week-over-week audience growth.
Created by Joseph Kay, the series centers on Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
The move continues a network trend of acquiring produced scripted series to bolster programming lineups due to the ongoing coronavirus-caused production shutdowns. There is a lot of uncertainty over when TV series will be able to resume production amid the pandemic.
Since its February 26 premiere on CTV, Transplant is the most-watched Canadian series with total viewers this broadcast year, seeing ongoing week-over-week audience growth.
Created by Joseph Kay, the series centers on Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed, a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine who fled his country with his younger sister, Amira. Together they struggle to build a new life in Canada as Bash strives to rebuild his career in medicine.
- 5/14/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Canadian broadcaster CTV has partnered with NBCUniversal International Studios on primetime medical procedural The Transplant.
The series is produced by 19-2 producer SphèreMédia Plus and NBCUniversal will hold international rights outside of Canada with a particular eye on a U.S. sale. The show will be part of CTV’s 2019/2020 broadcast season.
The 13-episode series kicks off when Bash, a struggling Syrian refugee saves multiple people when a truck plows into the busy street café, using his skills and warzone instincts from his former life as a doctor.It then follows Bash, a man with an elusive past as he joins a team of doctors, challenged to make a place for himself in a new hospital and country. The drama blends a modern immigrant tale with an ensemble medical procedural. Production begins in summer 2019.
The series is created and written by Joseph Kay (Frontier) and is exec produced by Jocelyn Deschenes,...
The series is produced by 19-2 producer SphèreMédia Plus and NBCUniversal will hold international rights outside of Canada with a particular eye on a U.S. sale. The show will be part of CTV’s 2019/2020 broadcast season.
The 13-episode series kicks off when Bash, a struggling Syrian refugee saves multiple people when a truck plows into the busy street café, using his skills and warzone instincts from his former life as a doctor.It then follows Bash, a man with an elusive past as he joins a team of doctors, challenged to make a place for himself in a new hospital and country. The drama blends a modern immigrant tale with an ensemble medical procedural. Production begins in summer 2019.
The series is created and written by Joseph Kay (Frontier) and is exec produced by Jocelyn Deschenes,...
- 1/31/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The 17th annual Strategic Partners co-production/co-financing market united renowned producers, financiers, broadcasters, distributors, aggregators and agency representatives all under one roof with exciting, measurable results.
On the heels of one-on-one meetings, innovative keynote addresses and panels – several themes resonated with the esteemed delegates. With 2014 - 2015 ushering in a two-year spotlight on Ibero-America and the U.S.A, a strong drive to develop and nurture long-lasting business relationships was greatly emphasized. The very latest in content financing, complex co-productions case studies, the rise of digital distribution and trends in the evolution of ‘digital first’ series, among many other hot topics, were intricately examined and discussed at the event, which took place September 11 - 14 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Strategic Partners is proud to be supported by important Canadian partners such as Telefilm Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Film & Creative Industries Nova Scotia, Canada Media Fund, and Canadian Media Production Association, among others.
During this year’s Strategic Partners, it was announced that two talented Canadian producers have been selected to participate in the inaugural project exchange program with Brazil’s RioContentMarket and Mexico’s Los Cabos International Film Festival. Quebec producer Jeremy Spry of Muse Entertainment Enterprises has been chosen by the Brazilian TV Producers Association to attend RioContentMarket in Brazil in February 2015 with his TV Series Time Snail. Ontario producer Byron A. Martin of Byron A. Martin Productions has been selected to attend the Los Cabos International Film Festival in November 2014 with his feature film Wolverine Hotel. The Canadian Media Production Association sponsors this co-production initiative.
“Strategic Partners 2014 was such a thrilling meeting of the minds. The buzz in the room for the entire three days was truly palpable,” said Director of Strategic Partners, Laura Mackenzie. “It was particularly exciting to witness the relationships that evolved over the course of the event, the deals discussed and soon to be published, and to announce the wonderful news that Jeremy Spry and Byron Martin have been selected for our inaugural project exchange program. They both embody the world class talent we have here in Canada and the projects they have in development are impressive and perfectly suited for co-production.”
Strategic Partners is often the catalyst for many production success stories. In 2013, producers Tom Spriggs and William Borthwick of the Los Angeles and London-based Face Films brought a feature project at that time referred to as The Untitled Yellowstone Project to Strategic Partners, where they met Fred Fuchs and eventually Tyler Levine. As a result of these meetings, a collaboration was solidified and the team went into production six months later. The project is currently in postproduction under the name Population Zero.
“It’s pretty obvious I am a fan of Strategic Partners because bluntly... it works! I wasn't sure what to expect first time around but it far exceeded my expectations,” said Spriggs. “Being able to combine a social aspect with focused one on one meetings works very well. Then to add on panels and group discussions that are filled with people that are basically experts in their perspective fields in entertainment, makes Strategic Partners really stand out.”
Producer Neil Tabatznik of Canada’s Blue Ice Group had a productive and measurably successful experience at Strategic Partners in both 2013 and 2014, and he’s thrilled with the results. “The event is warm, friendly and intimate, but real business is conducted within its framework,” said Tabatznik. “Our company has contracted 16 million dollars of business over our participation in this event over the past two years.”
Each year, top Canadian and international industry players, including producers, investors, sales agents, funding agencies, broadcasters, and distributors are selected to attend Strategic Partners. Offering over 1,000 pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings, co-production focused roundtable sessions, cutting edge panels, visionary keynote speakers, and screenings and receptions – Strategic Partners is a convergence of talent and innovation, producing tangible results.
For program updates and information on all things co-production, you can now follow Strategic Partners on social media: Twitter:
@SPcopromarket
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Youtube: www.youtube.com/atlanticfilmdotcom
About Strategic Partners: An International Film, Television and Digital Co-Production Market
The Atlantic Film Festival’s Strategic Partners is one of the world’s preeminent co-production/co-financing markets focusing on feature film, TV and web based fiction. Strategic Partners offers an intimate, organized forum for projects looking for financing as well as those still at an early stage, looking for the right partner.
Over the past 17 years, Strategic Partners has established itself not only as a one of a kind co-production market, but also as a cutting edge, intimate environment that delivers solutions to existing and foreseeable industry challenges. The intelligence and program offered at Strategic Partners is developed over many months of research into current global issues. However, this information is only a complement to Strategic Partners’ primary function – to build, establish and nurture relationships between producers and their partners.
Strategic Partners is a part of the Atlantic Film Festival family of programs. Today’s Atlantic Film Festival is now a year-round celebration, growing beyond our eight-day cornerstone event in September to include: ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth, the Aff Outdoor Film Experience, and Strategic Partners. -...
On the heels of one-on-one meetings, innovative keynote addresses and panels – several themes resonated with the esteemed delegates. With 2014 - 2015 ushering in a two-year spotlight on Ibero-America and the U.S.A, a strong drive to develop and nurture long-lasting business relationships was greatly emphasized. The very latest in content financing, complex co-productions case studies, the rise of digital distribution and trends in the evolution of ‘digital first’ series, among many other hot topics, were intricately examined and discussed at the event, which took place September 11 - 14 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Strategic Partners is proud to be supported by important Canadian partners such as Telefilm Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Film & Creative Industries Nova Scotia, Canada Media Fund, and Canadian Media Production Association, among others.
During this year’s Strategic Partners, it was announced that two talented Canadian producers have been selected to participate in the inaugural project exchange program with Brazil’s RioContentMarket and Mexico’s Los Cabos International Film Festival. Quebec producer Jeremy Spry of Muse Entertainment Enterprises has been chosen by the Brazilian TV Producers Association to attend RioContentMarket in Brazil in February 2015 with his TV Series Time Snail. Ontario producer Byron A. Martin of Byron A. Martin Productions has been selected to attend the Los Cabos International Film Festival in November 2014 with his feature film Wolverine Hotel. The Canadian Media Production Association sponsors this co-production initiative.
“Strategic Partners 2014 was such a thrilling meeting of the minds. The buzz in the room for the entire three days was truly palpable,” said Director of Strategic Partners, Laura Mackenzie. “It was particularly exciting to witness the relationships that evolved over the course of the event, the deals discussed and soon to be published, and to announce the wonderful news that Jeremy Spry and Byron Martin have been selected for our inaugural project exchange program. They both embody the world class talent we have here in Canada and the projects they have in development are impressive and perfectly suited for co-production.”
Strategic Partners is often the catalyst for many production success stories. In 2013, producers Tom Spriggs and William Borthwick of the Los Angeles and London-based Face Films brought a feature project at that time referred to as The Untitled Yellowstone Project to Strategic Partners, where they met Fred Fuchs and eventually Tyler Levine. As a result of these meetings, a collaboration was solidified and the team went into production six months later. The project is currently in postproduction under the name Population Zero.
“It’s pretty obvious I am a fan of Strategic Partners because bluntly... it works! I wasn't sure what to expect first time around but it far exceeded my expectations,” said Spriggs. “Being able to combine a social aspect with focused one on one meetings works very well. Then to add on panels and group discussions that are filled with people that are basically experts in their perspective fields in entertainment, makes Strategic Partners really stand out.”
Producer Neil Tabatznik of Canada’s Blue Ice Group had a productive and measurably successful experience at Strategic Partners in both 2013 and 2014, and he’s thrilled with the results. “The event is warm, friendly and intimate, but real business is conducted within its framework,” said Tabatznik. “Our company has contracted 16 million dollars of business over our participation in this event over the past two years.”
Each year, top Canadian and international industry players, including producers, investors, sales agents, funding agencies, broadcasters, and distributors are selected to attend Strategic Partners. Offering over 1,000 pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings, co-production focused roundtable sessions, cutting edge panels, visionary keynote speakers, and screenings and receptions – Strategic Partners is a convergence of talent and innovation, producing tangible results.
For program updates and information on all things co-production, you can now follow Strategic Partners on social media: Twitter:
@SPcopromarket
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About Strategic Partners: An International Film, Television and Digital Co-Production Market
The Atlantic Film Festival’s Strategic Partners is one of the world’s preeminent co-production/co-financing markets focusing on feature film, TV and web based fiction. Strategic Partners offers an intimate, organized forum for projects looking for financing as well as those still at an early stage, looking for the right partner.
Over the past 17 years, Strategic Partners has established itself not only as a one of a kind co-production market, but also as a cutting edge, intimate environment that delivers solutions to existing and foreseeable industry challenges. The intelligence and program offered at Strategic Partners is developed over many months of research into current global issues. However, this information is only a complement to Strategic Partners’ primary function – to build, establish and nurture relationships between producers and their partners.
Strategic Partners is a part of the Atlantic Film Festival family of programs. Today’s Atlantic Film Festival is now a year-round celebration, growing beyond our eight-day cornerstone event in September to include: ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth, the Aff Outdoor Film Experience, and Strategic Partners. -...
- 9/23/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Two Canadian producers who attended the market in Nova Scotia have been invited to take part in Brazil’s RioContentMarket and Mexico’s Los Cabos International Film Festival.
Quebec producer Jeremy Spry of Muse Entertainment Enterprises has been chosen by the Brazilian TV Producers Association to attend RioContentMarket in February 2015 with his TV series Time Snail.
Ontario producer Byron A Martin of Byron A Martin Productions will participate in the Los Cabos International Film Festival in November with his feature Wolverine Hotel.
The Canadian Media Production Association sponsors the co-production initiative.
“Strategic Partners 2014 was such a thrilling meeting of the minds,” said director of Strategic Partners, Laura Mackenzie.
“The buzz in the room for the entire three days was truly palpable. It was particularly exciting to witness the relationships that evolved over the course of the event, the deals discussed and soon-to-be-published, and to announce the wonderful news that Jeremy Spry and Byron Martin have been selected...
Quebec producer Jeremy Spry of Muse Entertainment Enterprises has been chosen by the Brazilian TV Producers Association to attend RioContentMarket in February 2015 with his TV series Time Snail.
Ontario producer Byron A Martin of Byron A Martin Productions will participate in the Los Cabos International Film Festival in November with his feature Wolverine Hotel.
The Canadian Media Production Association sponsors the co-production initiative.
“Strategic Partners 2014 was such a thrilling meeting of the minds,” said director of Strategic Partners, Laura Mackenzie.
“The buzz in the room for the entire three days was truly palpable. It was particularly exciting to witness the relationships that evolved over the course of the event, the deals discussed and soon-to-be-published, and to announce the wonderful news that Jeremy Spry and Byron Martin have been selected...
- 9/17/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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