2019

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OVER

4200
HALF-HOURS
OF PROGRAMMING

Headquartered in Toronto, BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT INC. (BEI) is a leading global producer and distributor
of acclaimed comedy and drama series, as well as factual entertainment, documentaries, television movies, feature
films, family entertainment and children’s animation. As one of Canada’s largest television production and distribu-
tion companies, BEI has licensed programs to major broadcasters in over 200 territories. With a catalogue of over
4200 half-hours of programming, the company handles distribution as well as worldwide pre-sales, co-productions
and third-party acquisitions.

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26 LIFESTYLE
34 FACTUAL
46 DOCUMENTARY
58 SCRIPTED
66 INDEX

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FEATURED TITLES

BREAKING WILD
NEW RELEASE (P.8)
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FEATURED TITLES
CRUISE SHIP
KILLERS
NEW RELEASE (P.36)
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NEW
BREAKING WILD SERIES

Breaking Wild is a thrilling action and adventure series that follows a crack team of indigenous PRODUCED BY
locals, American settlers and expert horse trainers united in a mission to capture, train and market BARRY DAVIS
the wild horses in their midst. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Canada's Nemiah Valley,
an untouched wilderness fiercely protected by the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation, the wild horses are FORMAT
thriving despite the constant threat of predators, severe weather and precarious food supplies. 10 X 60’ HD
But their success puts their survivability in jeopardy and there’s an urgent need to manage their
numbers. But capturing and training these majestic creatures is no easy task - these horses are
among the smartest, strongest and rarest on the planet. It takes the best cowboys to harness
their unbridled strength and spirit and, if all goes well, transform them into trusty steeds for owners
around the world.

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FPO

NEW
WHAT'S MY CAR WORTH SERIES

Hosted by kiwi adventurer. Ellis Emmett. and shot by award winning cinematographer. Andre Dupuis, PRODUCED BY
Over the Horizon embarks on the expedition of a Lifetime: a circumnavigation of our planet - by sail. ECHO BAY MEDIA
On his journey. Ellis will reveal some of the most amazing and forgotten corners of our world seeking
out adventures in far off Lands. He will immerse himself within fascinating cultures, come face to FORMAT
face with incredible creatures, and explore places that are seldom seen by human eyes. Over the 6 X 60’ HD
Horizon (10 x 6o min) sets out to capture the raw breathtaking beauty of the road much Less traveled.
while weaving a story of ambition. survival. discovery. and the manifestation of one mans Life-Long
dream. With millions of square miles of unforgiving ocean, Ellis risks all on this exhilarating voyage of
discovery.

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NEW
OVER THE HORIZON SERIES

Hosted by kiwi adventurer. Ellis Emmett. and shot by award winning cinematographer. Andre Dupuis, PRODUCED BY
Over the Horizon embarks on the expedition of a Lifetime: a circumnavigation of our planet - by sail. ECHO BAY MEDIA
On his journey. Ellis will reveal some of the most amazing and forgotten corners of our world seeking
out adventures in far off Lands. He will immerse himself within fascinating cultures, come face to FORMAT
face with incredible creatures, and explore places that are seldom seen by human eyes. Over the 6 X 60’ HD
Horizon (10 x 6o min) sets out to capture the raw breathtaking beauty of the road much Less traveled.
while weaving a story of ambition. survival. discovery. and the manifestation of one mans Life-Long
dream. With millions of square miles of unforgiving ocean, Ellis risks all on this exhilarating voyage of
discovery.

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NORDIC LODGE
The stakes couldn’t be higher in this entertaining new observational documentary series about PRODUCED BY
two young entrepreneurs who literally sold the farm and traded their lives as ranchers to become PARTNERS IN MOTION
new owners of a fly-in fishing resort in Northern Saskatchewan. Just married and new parents,
they are out of their element. Jennifer and Darren have more than their pride on the line... they’re FORMAT
risking everything they have taking over NORDIC LODGE and trying to make it succeed. 20 X 30’ HD

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MANTRACKER
This gritty adventure series pits an expert tracker against two weekend warriors in a chase through PRODUCED BY
a remote and rugged wilderness. The premise is simple... Armed with a map, a compass, a 2-kilo- BONTERRA
metre head start and a pre-determined destination known only to them, they have 36 hours to PRODUCTIONS
make it nearly 40 kilometres without getting caught. Mantracker has no map, no compass, and
no clue as to where the chase begins and ends. It’s the ultimate cat and mouse chase through FORMAT
the wild. The prey are looking for glory... and Mantracker is looking for them! 63 X 60’ HD

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BOUNDLESS
Boundless follows the adventures of friends and fierce competitors, Simon Donato and Paul ‘Turbo’ PRODUCED BY
Trebilcock, in their worldwide quest to challenge their limits in some of the most extreme com- HLP + PARTNERS
petitive events on Earth. Season three introduces two new cast members to challenge Simon
and Turbo, Hunter McIntyre, a world-class Spartan racer with a large & growing fan following and FORMAT
Rory Bosio a part time nurse and full time avid skier, biker, and Yogi. 30 X 60’ HD

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DEPARTURES
PRODUCED BY ECHO BAY MEDIA
FORMAT 42 X 60’ HD

DEPARTURES is an action-packed and personal journey about two

travellers. Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach leave their lives behind
in search of unique experiences through some of the most beauti-
ful and remote places on earth. From epic landscapes and unforget-
table culture, to the often trying times that come with international
travel, the series chronicles the unforgettable friendships, personal
successes and sometimes crushing disappointments that befall
them on their journey. Departures is as much about the journey as
the destination. No prizes, no contests, just real life and real travel.

DESCENDING
PRODUCED BY ECHO BAY MEDIA
FORMAT 13 X 60’ HD

DESCENDING is a documentary series that pushes the boundaries

of existing digital camera technology to capture some of the most
incredible underwater footage ever created. Together with Kiwi co-
host, Ellis Emmett, Scott (Departures) and Andre (Departures) look
beyond the seven continents to the rest of the map… all that blue.
They set out to not just dive our oceans, lakes and rivers, but to
discover the stories of human triumph and tragedy associated with
the water, and see with their own eyes the health of our water planet.
Whether it’s interacting with the ocean’s largest carnivores, explor-
ing untouched remnants of war or watching the birth of the newest
part of our planet – Scott and Ellis bring a fresh mix of emotion,
humour and knowledge to every story.
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NEW
RESILIENT CITIES SEASON

Nominated for an International Emmy, RESILIENT CITIES uncovers the underground arts scene PRODUCED BY
in cities that have experienced major traumas: natural disasters, long-term war, political unrest or NOBLE TELEVISION AND
economic meltdown. The series documents the creative underbellies of Beirut, Kiev, Athens, Port- STORYPARK INC.
au-Prince and Medellin through the eyes of three local artists and one Canadian in each city.
FORMAT
With no host or narrator to guide us, these artists break the status quo of their environments to
16 X 30’ HD
bring us art as a form of protest, as a means of survival, as an agent of change and as a display
of courage.

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WONDER WOMEN
All across the globe, ordinary women are accomplishing extraordinary things, breaking down PRODUCED BY
boundaries and carving their own paths. They’re the first into the flames in Mexico, battling poach- FEELN
ers in South Africa, and exploring the icy depths of Japan. They are adventurers, heroes, trailblaz-
ers and explorers. Pioneers and groundbreakers in male dominated fields, making the world a FORMAT
better place anyway they can. These women are anything but ordinary. They’re WONDER WOMEN. 6 X 30’ HD

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NEW
EXPEDITION EARTH SERIES

Expedition Earth takes viewers on a first person adventure with the most spectacular animals on PRODUCED BY
Earth. Expeditions include flying past the tree line to the coldest region of North America for an PYRAMID
up close experience with polar bears, and going deep under water to explore the Great Barrier PRODUCTIONS INC.
Reef. The series showcases the most amazing places on Earth where few can venture to treat
viewers to an intimate point-of-view encounter with the most fascinating animals on the planet. FORMAT
4 X 60’ HD

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ONE OCEAN
Water covers over 70% of our planet. How do we save its future? An investigative and revealing PRODUCED BY
look at the ocean’s awesome beauty, extraordinary power and enthralling mysteries. From under- MERIT MOTION
water volcanoes erupting only meters away from the camera lens to the discovery of rare and bizarre PICTURES & CBC’S THE
life forms, each breathtaking episode gives viewers a window into the complexities and beauty of NATURE OF THINGS
the ocean, and reveals how this vast and seemingly infinite space is a single, interconnected system.
Filmed in High Definition, camera teams travelled to Australia, New Zealand, Africa, The Middle East, FORMAT
Europe, USA and Canada with research expeditions to document discovery at work. 4 X 60’ HD

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OPERATION UNPLUGGED
PRODUCED BY HLP + PARTNERS
FORMAT 6 X 60’ HD

Operation Unplugged takes eight self-proclaimed technology

obsessed people, unplugs them from their network and strips them
of all their devices. Then, they are plunged into an adventure of
personal journey through breathtaking wilderness.

They are forced to abandon their techno devices, survive the

challenges and communicate in person. Their ‘chat room’ will be
face-to-face at a campsite, their ‘tweets’ will be handwritten in a
personal journal, their ability to hide their emotions will be removed
and they will confront each other and the camera with true feelings.

SEA NATION
PRODUCED BY SEA NATION LLC
FORMAT 10 X 30’ HD

SEA NATION is about freedom: freedom from the common restraints

that hold us back, that prevent us from truly experiencing all that life
has to offer. The show follows Globe Trekker host Megan McCormick
as she and a friend take their families on a journey into the unknown,
leaving the comfort and security of routine life behind. Whether
hitchhiking by boat, trekking through Dominican jungles, confronting
tropical storms, lunching with Sir Richard Branson on his private island
or dancing with locals on Haitian beaches, the adventure transforms
them in unexpected ways.

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THE RE-INVENTORS
PRODUCED BY PARTNERS IN MOTION
FORMAT 35 X 30’ HD

Follow Matt Hunter and Jeremy MacPherson as they dig up original

patent designs from history’s lost inventions and build them, test
them, and try to make them work. From a snow annihilator from the
1930’s to a Chinese dragon rocket over 600 years old, Matt and
Jeremy take us through the strange and entertaining world of inven-
tion. While many things get blown up in the process, they prove that
there’s a fine line between genius and insanity.

LOST & SOLD

PRODUCED BY RTR MEDIA INC.
FORMAT 14 X 30’ HD

Couriers lose thousands of packages each week. If unclaimed, they

are opened and auctioned off. A motley crew of buyers – “The Killer”,
“Pistola” and ”Hollywood” – bid weekly on lost property at one of
North America’s largest misguided freight auctions. Every box is a
potential treasure trove. You won’t believe what’s waiting to be
opened! What’s inside? What’s it worth? And how much profit can
a buyer make from it? LOST & SOLD is about the thrill of the find,
inviting viewers into the uncharted terrain of buying and selling lost
goods. It’s addictive, funny, and on-the-edge-of-your-seat exciting.

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HOOKED:
WITH MARK KRUPA
PRODUCED BY BONTERRA PRODUCTIONS
FORMAT 10 X 30’ HD

HOOKED is a new series where no fish stories have gone before,

and in some cases, where few people have ever gone. These are
the most exclusive, remote places from the east coast to Canada’s
Pacific Northwest. Pristine and protected, there are no roads around
here; Flying in is the only way. It’s where an angler spares no expense
to land the most sought-after trophies.

GUIDED:
WITH MARK MELNYK
PRODUCED BY JENCOR ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 24 X 30’ HD

GUIDED is an insider’s look at what it takes to make it as a profes-

sional fishing guide. It's about the job, the lifestyle, the guests and
the fish! Join Mark as he immerses himself in the often eclectic,
competitive and dangerous world of a professional fishing guide.
You’ll be taken to the locations, the fish and the personalities of the
fishing world to get you Guided.

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THE ORVIS GUIDE TO

FLY FISHING
PRODUCED BY JENCOR ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 13 X 30’ HD
DIGITAL MEDIA WEBISODES ONLINE

THE ORVIS GUIDE TO FLY FISHING teaches the fundamentals of fly

fishing for all species, in all waters. Its purpose is simple: to demys-
tify fly fishing, make it fun and clearly demonstrate it is both acces-
sible and affordable to anglers. The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing will
be the new source for helping educate potential fly fishers around
the world.

THE NEW FLY FISHER

PRODUCED BY JENCOR ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 247 EPISODES IN HD
76 IN SD
26 IN 4K

THE NEW FLY FISHER is designed to be a truly educational and

instructional experience. From basics to advanced techniques,
experts and guests offer novice and experienced anglers advice
for catching pike, trout, salmon, bass and other fresh- and salt-water
fish native to North America. Episodes include underwater footage,
animated sequences and aerial shots of North American landscapes
and wildlife. Locations range from New England, Colorado, Utah and
Montana to the Canadian provinces of Ontario, New Brunswick and
British Colombia. There is even a trip to the Bahamas.

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WAR OF THE WHEELS

PRODUCED BY BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 12 X 60’

A fast-paced, gritty series where two teams of crack mechanics,

modifiers and automotive artists are each given identical cars, limited
cash and only three days to transform everyday cars into radical
rides!

PLASTIC MAKES PERFECT

PRODUCED BY BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 39 X 30’
DIGITAL MEDIA WEBISODES ONLINE

Our mothers always told us that true beauty comes from the inside…
but was she right? Are bigger breasts really better breasts? Can a
flat stomach mean better sex? Through hilarious, often shocking,
hidden camera tests and the real life experiences of cosmetic surgery
patients, the series tackles these burning questions and more.

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SITUATION CRITICAL
PRODUCED BY BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 19 X 60’ HD

In this highly charged and fast-paced series, viewers witness the

panic, relief, suspense and heartbreak of life in an urban emer-
gency room. Each episode tracks several dramatic real-life trauma
cases as powerful narration provides detailed information.

LITTLE MIRACLES
PRODUCED BY BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT / HATASA INC.
& WYCHWOOD PARK PRODUCTIONS
FORMAT 65 X 30’ / 20 X 60’ HD [ HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 1 X 60’ HD ]

This groundbreaking dramatic documentary series chronicles ex-

traordinary stories about ordinary kids. Viewers are taken inside the
walls of the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children to discover
compassionate and heartwarming tales of children’s miraculous
medical treatments.

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NEW
BREAKING BREAD WITH BROOKE BURKE SERIES

TV personality Brooke Burke ("Dancing With the Stars") brings you along as she visits with her PRODUCED BY
famous friends. Together, they prepare a meal that holds a special place in their hearts, and then FEELN
they sit to share memories of food, family, and the moments that matter most.
FORMAT
6 X 30’ HD

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UPROOTED
UPROOTED follows the adventures of North American mom and food lover, Sarah Sharratt as she PRODUCED BY
navigates her way through her new life in rural France. Sarah is a vibrant new television person- ECHO BAY MEDIA
ality who has a knack for not taking herself too seriously. This formally trained chef is on an un-
expected adventure discovering the food-rich areas all around her small cobblestone village. FORMAT
12 X 30’ HD

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DAVID ROCCO’S AMALFI GETAWAY

David returns to Italy – this time to the Amalfi coast. Here, his journey takes viewers into the home PRODUCED BY
kitchens, restaurants and farms of Amalfi to cook with the mammas, nonnas and chefs who make BREAKTHROUGH
simple, honest, rustic Italian dishes – most in the ‘cucina povera’ tradition. These are the dishes ENTERTAINMENT
that have defined the region for centuries and are sure to inspire food lovers today. & ROCKHEAD
ENTERTAINMENT

FORMAT
6 X 30’ HD

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OPENING: CAMPAGNOLO
PRODUCED BY FORMAT OPENING: CAMPAGNOLO and OPENING: BESTELLEN invite
RIVERBANK PICTURES 8 X 30’ HD viewers into the high-stakes game of launching two of the
hottest new restaurants in a world-class city. Can Craig Harding

OPENING: BESTELLEN
and Rob Rossi push their skills, determination and bank accounts
to beat the odds and succeed in the cut-throat world of haute
cuisine? 

PRODUCED BY FORMAT
RIVERBANK PICTURES 8 X 30’ HD

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RUSTIC ADVENTURES:
ITALY
A hybrid food, travel and adventure show, RUSTIC ADVENTURES
PRODUCED BY FORMAT follows two young chefs who fulfilled their lifelong dream of
RIVERBANK PICTURES 8 X 30’ HD building their own successful restaurants – from scratch – as
they decide to take a much needed break and seek out

RUSTIC ADVENTURES:
inspiration for new endeavors while on a rustic food tour across
Italy. Rob Rossi (OPENING: BESTELLEN) and Craig Harding
ARGENTINA (OPENING: CAMPAGNOLO) connect with their roots while
getting back to the basics of Italian cooking. In the second
season they head to Argentina.
PRODUCED BY FORMAT
RIVERBANK PICTURES 8 X 30’ HD

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THE CHEF'S BAR

PRODUCED BY RIVERBANK PICTURES
FORMAT 10 X 30’ HD

THE CHEF’S BAR gives the audience a front row seat to an epic meal
crafted by culinary stars, Craig Harding and Rob Rossi. Chef’s bars
are growing in popularity, giving food lovers a chance to watch their
dishes being prepared while interacting with the chef in a uniquely
intimate way. THE CHEF’S BAR will do the same for an eclectic group
of three guests. They’ll drink, socialize and banter with the chefs
while feasting on amazing dishes created right before their eyes.

AMERICAN FOOD BATTLE

PRODUCED BY MOGUL MEDIA LTD.
FORMAT 32 X 30’ HD

Chef Henri Alén and Sommelier Nicolas Thieulon, proud owners of

award-winning restaurant MURU in Helsinki, Finland, travel to the
USA to discover local extremeties and specialities all over the country.
In every episode they challenge local masters of different cuisines.
AMERICAN FOOD BATTLE is an irresistible road trip, where European
chefs meet the New World’s cuisine and people.

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NEW
CRUISE SHIP KILLERS SERIES

It is the best kept secret of a billion dollar industry: Your life is at risk when you go on a cruise. PRODUCED BY
Since 2011, more than 200 cruise line travelers, the majority women, have gone missing and are BREAKTHROUGH
presumed dead, with many murdered. Some of the murders have been officially solved, but ENTERTAINMENT &
questions still linger - while others have been covered up for nefarious reasons. Cruise Ship Killers FARPOINT FILMS
will shine a light on these cases and aim to uncover the truth of what really happened at sea.
FORMAT
26 X 60’ HD

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NEW
I LIVED WITH A KILLER SERIES

We see their lives portrayed in movies, and sometimes we’ll get a glimpse of them when a father, PRODUCED BY
brother or son is sent to jail. But rarely, if ever, do you hear them speak or get a look into their lives. BREAKTHROUGH
That’s until now…for the first time ever; get ready to meet those who had LIVED WITH A KILLER. I ENTERTAINMENT
LIVED WITH A KILLER is a new docu-series with unprecedented access into the inside stories of
what it was like to live with and then find out you had a murderer in the family. In each episode of I GENRE
LIVED WITH A KILLER we profile the crimes of notorious murders, and the family members who FACTUAL
were completely in the dark. We see the media frenzy around the unsolved crimes and take
FORMAT
viewers through the twists and turns of the investigations. 20 X 60’ HD

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NEW
SEX, LIES & MURDER SERIES

SEX, LIES & MURDER is a non-fiction series detailing true cases of relationships in which broken PRODUCED BY
intimacy has lead to murder. A husband’s heart wrenching betrayal results his wife PYRAMID
committing a horrific act of violence. A wife's torrid affair with her pastor ends with her husband PRODUCTIONS INC.
killing them both. A torrid online romance leads to murder after it’s discovered. All episodes feature
shocking stories of SEX, LIES & MURDER. GENRE
FACTUAL

FORMAT
40 X 60’ HD

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NEW
THE SHOCKING TRUTH SEASON

THE SHOCKING TRUTH is a compelling documentary series that digs deep into notorious real-life PRODUCED BY
murders and explores how Hollywood turned them into its most memorable crime thrillers. PYRAMID
Great movies, all based on true crime stories — movies we watch over and over. Through cine- PRODUCTIONS
matic re-enactments and exclusive interviews with the writers, directors and cast members who
adapted the story, as well as the detectives, attorneys, and criminologists who investigated the FORMAT
actual crimes, we lay out a compelling story line — how despicable wrong doings became art, 24 X 60’ HD
creating moments etched in our pop culture.

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NEW
HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE UNCOVERED SEASON

Investigators trying to solve celebrity homicides operate in a world unlike any other: Beautiful PRODUCED BY
Hollywood stars are surrounded by jilted lovers and fans who are dangerously obsessed, so in- BREAKTHROUGH
vestigators must wade through a legion of bizarre suspects- and they often hit dead ends. Pa- ENTERTAINMENT
parazzi trample on valuable evidence. Police, witnesses and juries are blinded by the glare of the
FORMAT
press. Rich Hollywood icons hire lawyers so smart and powerful, justice may never be served.
6 X 60’ HD
Our series takes a fresh look at why it’s especially hard to solve a murder in Hollywood.

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GREATEST TANK BATTLES

GREATEST TANK BATTLES is an action-packed 26-part series that brings to life the most gripping PRODUCED BY
and monumental tank battles ever fought, through stunning CGI animation and eyewitness ac- BREAKTHROUGH
counts. Filmed on battlefields across the world, this original series puts viewers in the heat of the ENTERTAINMENT
battle, witnessing historic armored combat through the eyes of the very men who manned the
FORMAT
tanks and fought to the finish. GREATEST TANK BATTLES takes us deep into the mechanized
26 X 60’ HD
battlefield, revealing the delicate balance between man and machine - between victory and death.
It puts viewers in the commander’s seat and sends them into the heart of the action.

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THE FUTURE REVEALED

PRODUCED BY HLP + PARTNERS & DAVID BRADY PRODUCTIONS
FORMAT 11 X 30’ HD

The world’s top thinkers from NASA, Cambridge University and M.I.T
reveal extraordinary predictions of what could very well occur within
our lifetime. Each episode takes viewers on a global journey to dis-
cover the innovations that will transform our lives with tomorrow’s
science and technology – a world in which science fiction is quickly
becoming our reality.

SCIENCE OF THE SENSES

PRODUCED BY MERIT MOTION PICTURES & CBC’S
THE NATURE OF THINGS
FORMAT 4 X 60’

SCIENCE OF THE SENSES unlocks the mysteries of the human

brain in explaining exactly why we experience the sights, smells,
touch and sounds of our existence. The series also showcases the
spectacular advances in technology that have helped reclaim the
senses in people who have experienced sensory losses.

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BATTLEFIELD MYSTERIES
PRODUCED BY BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 4 X 60’ HD

Norm Christie takes you on location to France, Britain, Malta, and

Spain, reconstructing history’s most famous battles. Whether
assessing the Spanish Civil War or the great tank battles of
Normandy, Christie’s insights and hands-on investigative techniques
bring the viewer into the heat of the action.   

GHOST CASES
PRODUCED BY CLERISY ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 13 X 30’ HD

GHOST CASES chronicles the investigations of some of the most

haunted locations known. In each episode, the team of paranormal
investigators search and uncover evidence by using scientific
equipment such as infrared cameras, EMF detectors and voice
recorders to assist in the hunt.  

COMBAT FORCES
PRODUCED BY JENCOR ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 26 X 30’ HD

COMBAT FORCES profiles the trials and tribulations of young soldiers,

sailors and airmen from intense combat manoeuvres to highly
competitive physical fitness challenges. Viewers will witness urban
warfare training, fighter jets in heated aerial dogfights, the intense
drama of divers disarming a bomb, and heavy armoured tanks of a
kind they’ve never seen before.

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THE GREAT WAR TOUR

WITH NORM CHRISTIE

Military Historian Norm Christie hosts a new documentary series, which commemorates the 100th PRODUCED BY
Anniversary of the Great War in 2014. In this new series Norm Christie takes audiences on a pil- BREAKTHROUGH
grimage to significant Great War sites - some familiar, others more surprising. There he discovers ENTERTAINMENT
and recounts stories of Canadian men and women whose skill and bravery enabled Canada to FUNDED IN PART BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF
emerge on the world stage. CANADIAN HERITAGE

FORMAT
4 X 60’ HD

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PASSPORT CONTROL
In the dark world of human smuggling all hopes are lost for a teenage refugee from Iran stuck in PRODUCED BY
Hong Kong. Without a passport if he gets caught he’ll be deported and will face persecution. “Essi” 7 INNOVATION
a passport forger from Thailand is the only person who can help. PRODUCTIONS

With unprecedented access, Passport Control is a riveting, on-the-ground look at the journey FORMAT
of an Iranian refugee, and the dangers of dealing with ruthless human-smugglers. 1 X 75’ HD

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ALL
CHARLES MANSON: THE FINAL WORDS NEW

In this documentary, Charles Manson will give gripping detail to the murders that have fascinated PRODUCED BY
the world for the past forty-five years. With over 3 hours of unheard audio of Charles Manson PYRAMID
from prison, Charlie details a new narrative that will SHOCK the world. This documentary project PRODUCTIONS
will make headlines, revealing stunning new information and Manson’s voice for quite possibly
the last time. Along with the audio recordings, extensive materials, rare footage, investigative and FORMAT
legal documents, and rare interviews have been compiled – all to tell Manson’s personal account 1 X 90 ’ HD
of events as never before.

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UNNATURAL ENEMIES
Naturalist Kevin Van Tighem carries on a one-man crusade to save endangered wolves and eco- PRODUCED BY
systems along both sides of the Canadian Rockies. We follow him as he tracks wolves in the field, PYRAMID
conducts research, talks with ranchers, meets with environmentalists and government officials PRODUCTIONS INC.
and speaks at public forums.
FORMAT
1 X 60’ HD

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THE CLEAN BIN PROJECT

Grant and Jen go head to head in a comedic competition to live zero waste for an entire year. This PRODUCED BY
multiple award winning, festival favourite shares moments of humour, struggle, and hope in the PEG LEG FILMS
cinematic and creatively executed story of a couple who ask the question “What can an indi-
vidual do?” Described as a combination of An Inconvenient Truth and Super Size Me, THE CLEAN FORMAT
BIN PROJECT features laugh out loud moments, stop motion animations, and captivating interviews 1 X 90’ / 1 X 60’ HD
with TED lecturers Chris Jordan and Captain Charles Moore. A fun and inspiring call to environ-
mental action that speaks to crowds of all ages.

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A DAY WITHOUT CANCER

A DAY WITHOUT CANCER is an exploration of cancer’s history and poses the provocative ques- PRODUCED BY
tion, “Can we conquer cancer in our lifetime?” Leading cancer experts from around the world give FRANK CONTENT
an up-to-the-minute look at the victories and failures of our cancer system.
FORMAT
1 X 75’ HD

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THE MOTHERLOAD
PRODUCED BY BORDER CITY PICTURES FOR CBC’S DOC ZONE
FORMAT 1 X 60’ HD

THE MOTHERLOAD takes an in-depth look at the daily struggle of

working mothers - the current issues, challenges and triumphs that
they all face. Women today are paying a heavy price physically and
emotionally while trying to strike a healthy balance between work,
life and raising children. From single moms to CEOs – a generation
of burnt-out, disillusioned moms are waking up and smelling the
coffee. THE MOTHERLOAD asks the question – why are women still
not able to have it all?

IF THE POET
PRODUCED BY AMAZING AIN’T IT ENTERTAINMENT INC.
FORMAT 1 X 60’ HD

This is the compelling, against all odds story of Ian French, a.k.a. “IF”,
from his humiliating slam poetry debut at age 50, to five years later,
at The World Cup of Poetry in Paris, France. It’s a mesmerizing un-
filtered trip into the wild, pulsating heart of competitive Slam Poetry
where sex, suicide and sasquatches, race, rap, and rodeos, are all
fair game for poetic assault.

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SUPERVOLCANO
PRODUCED BY DAVID BRADY PRODUCTIONS FOR CBC’S DOC ZONE
FORMAT 1 X 60’ HD

Geologists say that the Yellowstone Supervolcano is 20,000 years

past due for a major eruption. But no one knows whether it will
happen tomorrow or thousands of years from now. This hidden
volcano has the power to kill millions of people, plunge the world’s
climate into volcanic winter and render large portions of North
America uninhabitable. We follow the scientists as they track seismic
changes and plan for the unthinkable.

CLASH OF CULTURES:
CHINA & THE WEST
PRODUCED BY DEEP WATERS PRODUCTIONS LLC
FORMAT 1 X 90’ / 1 X 60’ HD

China has risen to the second largest economy in the world, but
very little is remembered about the turbulent interaction between
China and the West throughout the nineteenth century. How did
Christianity and Confucianism affect political thought and social
systems? Why did the industrial revolution not take place in China,
despite its many early inventions? These past lessons can serve
as powerful insight for what the future might hold.

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THE PAGAN CHRIST

PRODUCED BY DAVID BRADY PRODUCTIONS FOR CBC’S DOC ZONE
FORMAT 1 X 60’ HD

What if it could be proven that Jesus never existed? At the center

of this controversial theory is National Bestselling author Tom Harpur,
who takes the audience on a journey into the myths surrounding
the origins of Christianity. The mission of THE PAGAN CHRIST is not
to accelerate Christianity’s slow demise, but to breathe new life into
its holy book and, in the process, bring the world a richer, more
spiritual faith.

SUPERNATURAL
INVESTIGATOR
PRODUCED BY DAVID BRADY PRODUCTIONS AND PARTNERS
IN MOTION
FORMAT 2 X 30 HD”
SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATOR follows an expert investigator as
he or she brings rigorous, real-life scrutiny to a search for the truth
behind paranormal activity. From reincarnation to alien abduction,
where does fact end and fiction begin?

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MY REALLY COOL LEGS!

PRODUCED BY ASPIRE PRODUCTIONS INC.
FORMAT 1 X 60’ HD

MY REALLY COOL LEGS! follows a team of pediatric amputees as

they challenge themselves beyond their disability. Under the guid-
ance of the brilliant prosthetist who makes their legs and led by their
amputee mentor and coach, these kids run, ski, dance and fly, refus-
ing to let their disability define who they are and what is possible.   

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THE 904: SHADOW ON THE

SUNSHINE STATE
PRODUCED BY MELISSA ROSS, FRANK B. GOODIN II

“BREAKTHROUGH’S
FORMAT 1 X 57’ HD

This award winning documentary explores the complex reasons for

crime and sounds a call for grassroots intervention. The film visits

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

former NFL Jacksonville Jaguar, Richard Collier, a victim of gun crime
and another fellow Jaguar, Tony Boselli, sponsor of Youth Life Learn-
ing Centers which provide a haven from urban streets and guide

RANKS AMONG ONE OF

kids on a path to making better life choices.

THE INDUSTRY’S MOST

RESPECTED PRODUCERS
OF HIGH QUALITY
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT”

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NEW
BLOOD AND WATER SEASON

The one thing Josephine “Jo” Bradley knows for certain is that she’s a good cop. She’s ambitious PRODUCED BY
and tough (or thinks she is) and has just been assigned her first case as lead detective following BREAKTHROUGH
her recent promotion to Vancouver’s Homicide Division. Born in China and abandoned by a family ENTERTAINMENT
she never knew, Jo was adopted as a toddler and relocated to Vancouver. When Charles Xie
goes missing and his body is found ritualistically buried, Jo will be forced to tear his family apart FORMAT
and reveal a long held secret in order to solve the murder of their troubled youngest son. The 32 X 30’ HD
cat-and-mouse game she plays to fracture the Xie family will also leave Jo broken and searching
for her own identity and the meaning of family.

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LESS THAN KIND

For 15-year-old Sheldon Blecher, life sucks. He is overweight with a self-destructive driving instruc- PRODUCED BY
tor father, a pyromaniac mother and a failed-actor brother, who won’t get out of Sheldon’s room. BREAKTHROUGH
The family business, Blecher’s Driving School, is on its way down the toilet. As Sheldon struggles ENTERTAINMENT &
to escape his family and his family struggles to keep the business running, cars crash, hearts BUFFALO GAL PICTURES
break, blood pressure boils and corned beef is eaten.
FORMAT
48 X 30’ HD

DIGITAL MEDIA
WEB CONTENT
AVAILABLE

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PICNICFACE
Their short video POWERTHIRST has received over 30 million views on YouTube, and now sketch PRODUCED BY
comedy sensations PICNICFACE are taking their fast-paced, surreal comedy style to television! BREAKTHROUGH
This hysterical series features a blend of PICNICFACE’s absurd, risque humor, influenced by the ENTERTAINMENT
legendary sketch comedy troupes Kids In the Hall and Monty Python.
FORMAT
13 X 30’ HD

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PARADISE FALLS
A gripping dramatic series set in a picturesque small town that looks like paradise, but beneath PRODUCED BY
the beautiful landscape lurk secrets, danger and intrigue. This series is full of scandalous affairs, BREAKTHROUGH
family grudges, teenage love triangles, supernatural spells and tongue-in-cheek humour. The ENTERTAINMENT
atmospheric suspense and unforgettable characters are set against a stunning backdrop of
natural beauty and villainy. It’s ironic, edgy and sexually charged. PARADISE FALLS offers a moody FORMAT
atmosphere and compelling storylines, with offbeat characters indulging in small-town passions 104 X 30’ HD
and big-time secrets.

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CRASH CANYON
Life for the Wendells takes a life-altering turn when they drive off a cliff and land at the bottom PRODUCED BY
of a canyon. With no way to get out, the Wendells, who usually don’t spend time together, are BREAKTHROUGH
forced to put up with each other and build a life for themselves in their new home – CRASH ENTERTAINMENT
CANYON. Luckily their everyday lives become extraordinary as they encounter many weird and
wonderful characters who have also arrived the very same way including an astronaut and his FORMAT
chimp companion; a family of wealthy jerks (who are now forced to live in the summer house they 26 X 30’ HD
were transporting); a has-been British punk rocker; a ventriloquist and his abusive dummy; a
DIGITAL MEDIA
woman with a bear for a servant; and many more.
ONLINE GAME

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MOTHER UP!
PRODUCED BY BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
FORMAT 13 X 30’ HD

MOTHER UP! chronicles the misguided attempts at parenthood of

Rudi Wilson (voiced by Eva Longoria), a disgraced former music exec,
as she transitions from the towers of Manhattan to the carpool line
of suburbia, where she finds herself alone and hopelessly unde-
requipped to manage her two kids and new life.

PRODUCING PARKER
PRODUCED BY BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT / PHILIPPINE
ANIMATION STUDIO
FORMAT 26 X 30’ HD”

PRODUCING PARKER takes viewers behind the scenes of a daytime

talk show as it follows the hysterical adventures of overworked and
underpaid producer Parker (Kristin Booth) and her quirky crew.
Among many other things, Parker has to put up with Dee (Kim Cat-
trall), the self-absorbed, high maintenance host of The Dee Show.

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A H R
A DAY WITHOUT CANCER 52 HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE 41 RE-INVENTORS, THE 21
AMERICAN FOOD BATTLE 33 HOOKED: WITH MARK KRUPA 22 RESILIENT CITIES 16
RUSTIC ADVENTURES: ARGENTINA 32
B I RUSTIC ADVENTURES: ITALY 32

BATTLEFIELD MYSTERIES
BLOOD AND WATER
44
60
IF THE POET
I LIVED WITH A KILLER
53
38 S
BOUNDLESS 14 SEX, LIES & MURDER 39
SCIENCE OF THE SENSES 43
BREAKING BREAD WITH
BROOKE BURKE 28 L SEA NATION 20
BREAKING WILD 8 LESS THAN KIND 61 SHOCKING TRUTH, THE 40
LITTLE MIRACLES 25 SITUATION CRITICAL 25
LOST & SOLD 21 SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATOR 55
C SUPERVOLCANO 54
CHARLES MANSON: THE FINAL WORDS
CHEF’S BAR, THE
49
33
M
U
MANTRACKER 13
CLASH OF CULTURES: MOTHER UP! 65
CHINA & THE WEST 54 MOTHERLOAD, THE 53 UNNATURAL ENEMIES 50
CLEAN BIN PROJECT, THE 51 MY REALLY COOL LEGS 56 UPROOTED 29
COMBAT FORCES 44
CRASH CANYON 64
CRUISE SHIP KILLERS 36 N W
NEW FLY FISHER, THE 23 WAR OF THE WHEELS 24
D NORDIC LODGE 12 WHAT'S MY CAR VWORTH
WONDER WOMEN
10
17
DAVID ROCCO’S AMALFI GETAWAY 30
DEPARTURES 15 O
DESCENDING 15 ONE OCEAN 19
OPENING: BESTELLEN 31
E OPENING: CAMPAGNOLO
OPERATION UNPLUGGED
31
20
EXPEDITION EARTH 18 ORVIS GUIDE TO FLY FISHING, THE 23
OVER THE HORIZON 11
F
FUTURE REVEALED, THE 43 P
PAGAN CHRIST, THE 55
G PARADISE FALLS
PASSPORT CONTROL
63
48
GHOST CASES 44 PICNICFACE 62
GREATEST TANK BATTLES 42 PLASTIC MAKES PERFECT 24
GREAT WAR TOUR WITH PRODUCING PARKER 65
NORM CHRISTIE, THE 45
GUIDED: WITH MARK MELNYK 22

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