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Congratulations to the four winners chosen for the latest edition of TELUS STORYHIVE web series.

STORYHIVE couldn’t pick just two series, so they’re funding four! Each of the four top projects below will receive a $50K production grant to make their first season, customized training and mentorship from NSI, and have their series distributed on select TELUS platforms this fall.

British Columbia

Second Home from Kathy Kiany

Sahra who has just immigrated to Canada from Iran is trying to fit into a new culture. She is experiencing a series of challenges. These barriers have left her feeling lost and empty and have made her question her identity and why she has immigrated.

Michelle’s from Andrew Barber

It’s 2017 and the trendiest restaurants serve kombucha and cater to vegans, but if you’re looking for bottomless Drambuie and floor length furs, come into Michelle’s.

Alberta

Frick, I Love Nature from Gordie Lucius

Each episode, Frick, I Love Nature dives into an ecosystem, species or time of the year, uncovers some incredible nature facts and shares them with the world in hilarious and unexpected ways.

Snowshoe & Monster from Siobhan Cooney

A conspiracy theorist and scientific photographer are hired to help a woman track down her childhood monster.

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