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Instant Star Epitome Pictures Inc., Toronto, ON CTV Have you ever dreamed about being famous? After winning a Canadian Idol-like competition, Jude Harrison is thrust headfirst into the spotlight. |
PROFILE
THE FAME GAME
Who hasn't fantasized about being a famous music icon and instant celebrity? Jude Harrison, the star of INSTANT STAR, has it all - the rock star life and the rock star acclaim. The stuff of dreams until, that is, you're living the dream with all its unique and complex challenges. Anything goes in the exciting behind-the-scenes music world Jude lives in.
Instant Star explores the fantasy of being a celebrity singer, or more specifically, the feeling of being a star while keeping both feet on the ground. The series is rockin' stylish and full of youthful attitude. Jude's fast-paced life in the music business is highlighted by quick edits, gritty performances, unusual angles and power montages.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE JURY...
"I loved this show so much!!! It was great and very original. I thought that the actors were very in depth with their character and I think that they all definitely looked the part for their roles. The music was amazing!!! And extremely original as well. It was a genius comedy, romance and drama production! Great job to the whole entire production crew!"
Student Juror
"I was very much ready for a glossy, glamorous ride through the world of pop music, but the interesting thing about Instant Star was its ability to tackle fairly serious issues along the way without being too worthy about them, and I think that's such an important part of making great content."
Head of BBC Switch, UK
International Juror
INSTANT STAR'S ENTOURAGE
Lynda Schuyler, Producer
"Even though Instant Star is not in production any more, it continues to be a favourite, in repeat play in Canada and doing very well internationally. My hopes and dreams are that children's and youth television like Instant Star will continue to flourish."
Producers:
Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn
Production Company:
Epitome Pictures Inc.
www.epitomepictures.com
Broadcaster:
CTV www.instantstar.ctv.ca
BACKSTAGE WITH EPITOME PICTURES
For over 25 years, Epitome Pictures and its related companies have been producing award-winning television and educational programmes, among them the internationally acclaimed Degrassi series that earned founder and CEO Linda Schuyler the Order of Canada in 1994. Instant Star, Epitome's most recent production for youth, now airs in over 150 countries worldwide!
SHAW ROCKET PRIZE
Now in its 5th year, the Shaw Rocket Prize rewards the best in Canadian television production for children, youth and families. Awarded by the Shaw Rocket Fund, it is one of the largest prizes of its kind in Canada, and is unique worldwide for its national student jury of over 700 Canadian schoolchildren who choose the winner from a short list provided by an international jury of industry experts.