CROSS COUNTRY FUN HUNT

One Season-13 x 30’ Episodes, 2012-2013

Host Jordan Francis (“Camp Rock 2,” “Connor Undercover”) hits the road for the ultimate cross-Canada summer road trip - stopping to visit several of the fun destinations kids put up on the Cross Country Fun Hunt interactive virtual map: www.funhunt.ca. All destinations entered on the Fun Hunt map are entered into a contest for the series' grand prize: a Fun Hunt concert for the winning community and title of “Most Fun Place in Canada.”

BROADCASTERS

CBC

AWARDS

YOUTH MEDIA ALLIANCE PARENTS' AWARD - 2013

Nomination - Best TV Program or Digital Production

YOUTH MEDIA ALLIANCE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE - 2013

Nomination - Best Television Program, All Genres, Ages 9-12
Nomination - Best Convergent Website

NUMIX AWARDS – 2013

Winner - Convergent Productions: Youth category

FINDING STUFF OUT

Two Seasons-29 x 30’ Episodes, 2011-2012

Finding Stuff Out is a show that gives kids what they want: answers to the questions that matter to them! Each episode answers questions from real kids like "Why does the moon follow you?”, "Do plants think?”, "Why do we have to eat?" and "Why can’t everything be solar-powered?". Harrison is the host and he digs up the answers by doing experiments, getting the coolest guests and researching the most incredible facts ever. On Finding Stuff out you'll see the most amazing things, find stuff out that you always wondered about and laugh your head off too.

BROADCASTERS

TVO and Knowledge Network.

AWARDS

WGC SCREENWRITING AWARDS - 2013

Nomination – Lisa Hunter in the Children & Youth (live action & non prime-time) category, for “Animals Big and Small.”

YOUTH MEDIA ALLIANCE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE - 2013

Nomination - Best Television Program, All Genres, Ages 6-8
Nomination - Best Convergent Website

CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS – 2013

Nomination - Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
Nomination - Best Cross-Platform Project Children’s and Youth

BANFF ROCKIE AWARDS – 2012

Nomination – Best Children’s Programs (2+) - Non-Fiction

IN REAL LIFE

Three Seasons-33 x 60’ Episodes, 2008-2011

In the exciting reality series “IN REAL LIFE” eighteen kids – aged 12-14 – race across North America and compete in a series of thrilling real-life tasks to discover the skills, strength, and stamina it takes to make it in real life! Part heart-pounding race, part intense skill competition, each contestant must avoid elimination by winning a variety of hands-on challenges that range from the ultra glamorous to the ultra disgusting to the ultra dare-devil. From super-fact NASCAR racing and outrageous Hollywood stunts, to learning to use the Jaws of Life, comedian Sabrina Jalees leads the kids through each mind-blowing challenge. The ultimate goal? College tuition money plus an all expense paid family vacation – total value $25,000!

BROADCASTERS

YTV

AWARDS

YOUTH MEDIA ALLIANCE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE - 2013

Nomination - Best Television Program, All Genres, Teen

CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS - 2013

Nomination – Claire Cappelletti, Best Writing in a Lifestyle or Reality/Competition Program or Series.

Nomination – Best Cross-Platform Project – Children’s and Youth

INTERNATIONAL EMMY KIDS AWARDS - 2013

Nomination - Best Non-Scripted Entertainment

KIDSCREEN AWARDS – 2013

Winner - Best Tweens/Teens Non-Animated or Mixed Series

KIDSCREEN AWARDS - 2012

Winner - Viewer’s Choice for Best Tweens/Teens Program

Nomination - Best Tweens/Teens Companion Website

DIGI AWARDS – 2012

Winner - Best in Cross-Platform - Kids

GEMINI AWARDS – 2011

Nomination - Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series

YOUTH MEDIA ALLIANCE AWARD - 2011

Nomination - Best Convergent Interactive Content

LEO AWARDS – 2011

Nomination: Mark Lawrence, Best Direction in a Youth or Children’s Program or Series

SHAW ROCKET PRIZE – 2010

Nomination: Best Children's, Youth, or Family Program

GEMINI AWARDS - 2009

Nomination: Sabrina Jalees, Best Host in a Pre-School, Children's Youth Program or Series

PRANK PATROL

Four Seasons-100 x 30’ Episodes, 2005 – 2008

In this hilarious series, lucky viewers get to create, build and execute a big-time prank! All they have to do is call in the… Prank Patrol! In their customized “SpyVan”, our fun-loving host and two prank-loving Ninjas (who drive the van, conduct surveillance on the victims, and help to set up the pranks) take the Prankster to the skilled people who can help them put together and pull off the prank of a lifetime. Think of it as a popular design-and-build show (i.e. Monster Garage / Junkyard Wars / Trading Spaces) meets Punk’d!

BROADCASTERS

YTV and Discovery Kids in Canada.

AWARDS

GEMINI AWARDS – 2008

Nomination Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
Nomination: André Simoneau, Best Host in a Pre-School, Children’s Youth Program or Series

GEMINI AWARDS – 2007

Winner - Best Achievement in Make-Up
Nomination - Best Picture Editing in a Comedy, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series

ACT – ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND TELEVISION – 2007

Nomination – Best Program

GEMINI AWARDS – 2006

Nomination - Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION AWARD – 2006

Nomination - Best Children’s Program

GOLDEN SHEAF AWARD - 2006

Nomination - Best Children’s Production

YTV VIEWER POLL – 2005 & 2006

Selected by viewers as one of YTV’s top 20 programs in 2005 and 2006 - one of only two live-action series to have made the list.

LICENSING AND MISCELLANEOUS

“PRANK PARTY” iOS Game - 2013

FORMAT ACQUIRED BY ABC AUSTRALIA – 2009

Three Seasons
91 x 30’ episodes
Series is produced by ActiveTV.

FORMAT ACQUIRED BY BBC – 2006

Three Seasons
40 x 30’ episodes
Series is produced by Baker Media Limited.

MYSTERY HUNTERS

Four Seasons-78 x 30’ Episodes, 2002-2008

Two intrepid young reporters, with the help of a skeptical magician and scientist, set out to explore some of the world’s greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters use science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. But they remain open to the unknown, to the things science can’t yet explain.

BROADCASTERS

YTV and Discovery Kids in Canada, Discovery Kids in the U.S. and Discovery channels around the globe.

AWARDS

GEMINI AWARDS – 2009

Winner - Araya Mengesha, Best Host in a Pre-School, Children's Youth Program or Series

Nomination - Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction program or series

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION AWARDS – 2009

Nomination - Best Children's Program

JAPAN PRIZE – 2007

Winner - Minister of Internal Affairs and Communication Prize (Category: Early Education)

GEMINI AWARDS - 2007

Nomination - Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction program or series
Nomination – Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Non-Fiction program or series

ACT – ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND TELEVISION – 2007

Nomination – Best Program

PARENT’S CHOICE AWARDS - 2006

Winner - Parent’s Choice Approved

GEMINI AWARDS - 2003 & 2005

Six nominations - including Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction program or series

PRIX JEUNESSE INTERNATIONAL - 2006

Nomination - non-fiction category for ages 7-11

BANFF WORLD TELEVISION AWARDS – 2006

Hors Concours Selection

AURORA AWARDS - 2005

Winner - Platinum Best of Show

GOLDEN SHEAF AWARD - 2006

Nomination - Best Children’s Production

VIEWFINDERS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH – 2006

Official Selection

COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL - 2005

Honourable Mention

LICENSING AND MISCELLANEOUS

FORMAT ACQUIRED BY DISCOVERY ASIA – 2012

Mystery Hunters India (13 x 30’ episodes) premiered in December 2012 on Discovery

MYSTERY HUNTERS BOOK - SPRING 2008

Published by Kids Can Press

MYSTERY HUNTERS DVD RELEASE - SUMMER 2007

Distributed by Nelvana Ltd. as part of the “YTV on DVD” Series

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE VANCOUVER – 2006

Mystery Hunters’ King Tut episode screens all summer long as part of the exhibit: LEGO: Secrets of the Pharaohs.

SURPRISE! IT'S EDIBLE! INCREDIBLE! 52 Episodes, 2004 - 2005

It's Iron Chef meets Fear Factor when we put unsuspecting kids to the ultimate cooking challenge.We're peering into their fridges and peeking under their beds to test the appetites of our competitors. Surprise! It's Edible Incredible! pits two kids against each other, to make a meal from scratch and then put it to the taste test in the ring. It's all set to the beat of our in-house DJ and cheered on by the competitors' closest friends. And none of them know what they're in for because - Surprise! It's Edible Incredible!

BROADCASTERS

CBC in Canada
Discovery Kids Canada

AWARDS

GEMINI AWARDS - 2005

Nomination - BEST Direction in a Children's or Youth program or series.

COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL - 2005

Honourable Mention

BRAINDAMADJ'D ...TAKE II

The emotionally gripping and visually stylish tale of an acclaimed television director who survives a car crash, but is told he’ll never walk or talk again. Brash, defiant and determined, he fights to get his life back.

BROADCASTERS

CBC NEWSWORLD - THE LENS, RDI, SRC and KNOWLEDGE NETWORK in Canada.

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS

REFRAMING REALITY – ISRAEL INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL – 2010

Official selection to screen

ABILITYFEST 2009 – INDIA INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL - 2009

Official selection to screen at AbilityFest 2009

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS – 2007

Gold Ribbon Award

9th INTERNATIONAL SICHUAN TV FESTIVAL – 2007

Golden Panda Award

ARTS ABILITIES FESTIVAL – 2007

Best Documentary Feature
Audience Choice Award (for Paul Nadler, Director of Braindamadj'd… Take II)

PRIX GEMEAUX – 2007

Nomination – Best Biography Documentary
Nomination – Best Direction in a Documentary
Nomination – Best Script for a Documentary
Nomination – Best Editing for a Documentary
Nomination – Best Original Music for a Documentary

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, 66TH ANNUAL PEABODY AWARDS - 2007

Winner - PEABODY AWARD

EMOTION PICTURES DOCUMENTARY & DISABILITY, 1st INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL –ATHENS, GREECE 2007

Winner – 2nd Prize

MINI INPUT – LONDON - 2007

Official selection to screen at MINI-INPUT 2007

BASEL KARLSRUHE FORUM – SWITZERLAND - 2007

Nomination - SRG SSR idée Suisse Prize Official selection to screen at Basel Karlsruhe Forum 2007

JAPAN PRIZE 2006

Winner – Grand Prix JAPAN Winner – Best Program - Adult Education Category

MOST GEMINI NOMINATIONS FOR A DOCUMENTARY - 2006

Winner – Best Biography Documentary Program Winner – Best Direction in a Documentary Nomination – Best Writing in a Documentary Program or Series Nomination – Best Picture Editing in a Documentary Program or Series

INPUT TAIWAN – 2006

Official selection to screen at INPUT 2006 The film also tied for most number of on-demand screenings

INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL - BRUSSELS - 2006

Winner – Emile Cantillon Award for Tomorrow's Cinema

THE OTHER FILM FESTIVAL – AUSTRALIA - 2006

Winner – Film Victoria Award Best of Fest

DOCNZ INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL – NEW ZEALAND - 2006

Special Mention – Best International Medium Documentary

YORKTON SHORT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL – 2006

Winner Golden Sheaf Award - BEST Documentary P.O.V. Nominated - BEST Direction Non-Fiction and BEST Editing Non-Fiction

SUPERFEST XXVI INTERNATIONAL DISABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL – BERKLEY - 2006

Winner – Excellence Award Winner – Spirit Award

MOSCOW DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL, “Breaking Down Barriers” – MOSCOW November 17th to 20th 2006

Winner – Grand Prix Award

PICTURE THIS FESTIVAL – CALGARY - 2006

Winner – BEST Documentary by a Disabled Filmmaker

ONTARIO BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION – 2006

Winner – Media Award

IMAGE ET SANTE - LIEGE - 2006

Honourable Mention

FRAMES OF MIND MENTAL HEALTH FESTIVAL - 2006

VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – 2006

DALLAS VIDEO FESTIVAL – 2006

MINI INPUT - TORONTO November 29th to December 1st 2006

FORO 50 - MADRID, SPAIN November 20th to 22nd 2006

DENMARK HANDICAP FILM FESTIVAL – November 20th to 24th 2006

33rd BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL – Wednesday, November 8th 2006.

Winner - Emile Cantillon Award for Tomorrow's Cinema

MINI INPUT - BRAZIL October 17th to 29th 2006

MINI INPUT - AMSTERDAM October 12th 2006

MINI INPUT - INDIA September 15th to 21st 2006

FOCUS FILM FESTIVAL – CHICO, CA September 8th 2006