As is true every year, a number of projects benefited from the participation of more than one broadcaster. These hours of production thus translate into a total 1,090.9 hours of television programming for Canadian audiences. Deadly Seas d. Maya Rayner Screenlife Inc. Based on the novel by David Bercuson and Hoger Herwig, Deadly Seas will be broadcast on History Television in November. Some 30 private, public and specialty broadcasters in all parts of the country will telecast the programs and feature films supported by the EIP this year, and thus enable our creative artists to reach audiences of all ages and with a host of different backgrounds, tastes and interests.
Distributors are increasingly active in production financing.
Children's programs and variety shows in French, along with variety shows, documentaries and feature films in English, were the chief beneficiaries. Lastly, this year saw an increase in the percentage of foreign investment in French-language childrens programs and documentaries in English. All percentages are based on these amounts.