2005 Shaw Rocket Prize Finalists!


  Degrassi: The Next Generation
Epitome Pictures Inc., Toronto

Telling relevant stories of first experiences, Degrassi offers its young viewers a chance to see their lives reflected back to them as they navigate the rocky terrain of modern adolescent life. With equal measures of humour, angst and heart, Degrassi grapples with big and little realities of life. Degrassi airs on CTV.








  Franny's Feet
Decode Entertainment Inc., Toronto

Franny's Feet is an animated preschool series that tells exciting stories of a little girl whose fantastic feet take her on magical adventures when she tries on shoes in her grandfather's repair shop. Franny meets fascinating characters with unusual problems and she always tries to help. Franny's Feet airs on The Family Channel.








  Poko
Halifax Film Company, Halifax

Poko is a laughter-filled series that explores pre-schoolers' first steps and first friendships. Poko is a fun-loving little guy busy discovering the world around him, with his dog Minus, and his favourite stuffed Monkey, Mr. Murphy. Poko airs on CBC.








  Shoebox Zoo
Shoebox Productions Inc., Calgary

Shoebox Zoo is a combined live action and animation children's series that tells the story of Marnie McBride, who on her 11th birthday finds four strange Celtic figures in a dusty shoebox who change her life forever. Shoebox Zoo airs on CBC and BBC Kids Canada and internationally on CBBC and BBC Scotland.





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