More than $27
million invested in independent Canadian and Indigenous
filmmakers, showcasing Western
Canada's diverse stories
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 22,
2024 /CNW/ - TELUS is celebrating the 10-year
anniversary of TELUS originals and a decade of empowering
independent Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers creating compelling,
social-purpose driven documentaries and docuseries that inspire
change and connect communities. Since 2014, TELUS originals has
invested more than $27 million,
bringing over 350 projects to screens across Canada and highlighting the diverse stories of
British Columbia and Alberta. Viewers can watch these powerful
TELUS original films on Optik TV channel 8, via TELUS Stream+ and
for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.
"TELUS originals embodies our commitment to connecting
communities both locally and globally through powerful
storytelling," said Mark Holloway,
Vice-President of Content, Strategy & Business Development at
TELUS. "We are proud to amplify these authentic voices,
highlighting important themes like sustainability and social
justice. By championing diverse perspectives through our content,
we hope to spark more meaningful conversations across Canada and around the world."
This fall alone, 10 TELUS original films, including Ari's
Theme, The Chef and the Daruma, Curl Power and Iniskim -
Return of the Buffalo, were selected by top-tier Western
Canadian film festivals in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, underscoring the positive impact of
the program for Canadian storytellers, local communities and the
country's film industry at large.
"The impact of TELUS originals is truly immeasurable," said
Laura O'Grady, Producer and TELUS
originals filmmaker. "By supporting the production of hundreds of
hours devoted to amplifying Canadian stories, it provides essential
funding for independent filmmakers. I began producing TELUS
originals films a decade ago, and it's been a joy to witness its
growth and evolution, as it introduces a wealth of diverse and
exciting filmmakers and underrepresented communities to Canadian
audiences."
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of TELUS originals, viewers
are invited to explore the diverse range of new TELUS originals
content including Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun,
The Interceptors, and Handle With Care: The Legend of the
Notic Streetball Crew available on TELUS Optik TV channel 8,
via Stream+ and online at watch.telusoriginals.com.
For more information about TELUS originals, visit
watch.telusoriginals.com.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading
communications technology company with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 19 million
customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice,
television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose
is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to
drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our
longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every
aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer
service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades
TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading
network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS'
global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide
Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to
the people, resources and information that make our lives
better.
Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS Digital
Experience (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer
experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers
next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for
global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals,
including tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and
fintech, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, and
others.
TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader, which provides
employee and family primary and preventive healthcare and wellbeing
solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health
professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS' strong
digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client
service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental
health outcomes covering over 75 million lives, and growing, around
the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and digital
insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods
enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to store,
helping improve the safety and quality of food and other goods in a
way that is traceable to end consumers.
Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens
for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give
where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute
$1.7 billion, including 2.2 million
days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and
unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company
in the world. Together, let's make the future friendly.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com,
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Lena Chen
TELUS Public Relations
lena.chen@telus.com
SOURCE TELUS Communications Inc.