REGINA — Friday, Creative Saskatchewan and the Government of Saskatchewan showcased 15 more trailers from the 34 productions funded over the past two years by the during a private screening event at the Roxy Magic Lantern Theatre in Saskatoon.
Approximately 70 new full-time employment positions arose from these productions.
The featured productions boast a variety of content, from animation, to docuseries, feature films and sitcoms. Four of the shows screened are either Indigenous-led or focused on Indigenous topics.
Ryan Moccasin is one of the producers on the show The Feather News and was included in the show reel. For Moccasin, film provides an avenue to tell the rich stories of Saskatchewan's heritage and illuminate the path for local indigenous talent.
"Each investment in the film sector is a commitment to cultural storytelling and economic growth, nurturing a vibrant community where the arts and opportunity flourish in unison," Moccasin said. "We are crafting a future where the industry not only thrives but also serves as a beacon for inclusivity and diversity in entertainment."
"It fills us with so much pride to show Saskatchewan's capabilities to the world," Creative Saskatchewan CEO Erin Dean said. "Stay tuned for even more activity coming down the pipeline with even bigger impacts. The future of film in Saskatchewan is very bright."
Creative Saskatchewan invested a total of $3 million into the productions that were featured at the Roxy theatre. For every $1 invested, the economy received a boost of $4.93.
The productions featured included , Bending Light, , Season 7, Season 1, , , , Season 1, Titus Puppets Vengeance, , Season 2, Season 2, Season 9, and Searchers Season 1.
Creative Saskatchewan is the economic development agency for Saskatchewan's creative industries and the official film commission for the province. The agency's investments propel creative entrepreneurs as they create, perform, innovate, and export in their pursuit of commercial success.
