Youth Media Industry Celebrates TFO

Youth Media Industry Celebrates TFO


TORONTO, May 29, 2014 /CNW/ - TFO and its production partners won a
record number of awards at the Prix d'excellence of the Youth Media
Alliance (YMA), held May 27. Of the roughly 15 awards handed out, six
(6) were won by TFO. Groupe Média TFO's educational contents, and in
particular the contribution of Annick Snell, Director of Coproductions
and Acquisitions, Children's and Youth Programming, were lauded by the
industry, that was thoroughly charmed by TFO's digital and television
contents.



Children have always been at the heart of it all for Annick Snell,
winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award. She has proven her flair
for successful multi-platform projects as well as her commitment to
developing quality productions. Throughout her career, she has worked
on many high-calibre productions, such as Motel Monstre, Les jumelles,
Miam!, Au défi and Là est la question!, as well as numerous others. Her
acquisitions reflect the same dedication to quality, with series like
Mouk, Sid le petit scientifique and Le petit royaume de Ben et Holly,
programs that stimulate the quick and lively minds of the target
audience.



"Our vision, when it comes to programming, is based on the educational
quality of our Children's and Youth contents, their variety and the
diversity of the type of programs that we offer our young audience. We
support our audience as it grows and develop a relationship of trust
with their parents so they can navigate through intelligent,
entertaining, and multi-platform programming," explained Annick Snell,
Director of Coproductions and Acquisitions, Children's and Youth
Programming, Groupe Média TFO.



"I'm very happy, but mostly proud, to see that the Youth Media Alliance
has awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award to Annick Snell. Over the
last 15 years, I've been lucky enough to develop a close collaborative
relationship with Annick, who has always shown a flair for youth
programming that is as innovative as it is relevant," stated
Marie-Pierre Gariepy, Producer, Slalom Productions.



Among the winners of an Award of Excellence:


1, 2, 3... Géant - Application (Téléfiction Productions)


-- Award of Excellence: Best Interactive Content - Preschool
-- Parents' Award

Là est la question! (Productions La Fête (Cinéastes) / Productions
Avenida)


-- Award of Excellence: Best Crossmedia Project
-- Award of Excellence: Best Interactive Content - age 7+ - Web
site

Motel Monstre (Productions Slalom - Mbiance)


-- Award of Excellence: Best Television Program - Openness and
Respect


"These past few years, TFO has taken every opportunity to provide
Children's and Youth Programming that is rich and unique, and has made
it accessible to every consumer at all times, no matter where they are.
I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to the producers, whose
creativity and expertise enrich our programming, a true source of
highly educational content for children and their parents," said
Laurent Guérin, Chief Content Officer, Groupe Média TFO.



To find out more about TFO's Children and Youth Programming: http://www3.tfo.org/emissions/mini

About Groupe Média TFO

Groupe Media TFO is a premium destination for children and audiences
seeking educational and innovative content in French. It provides
stimulating experiences and award-winning content on the cutting-edge
of digital learning. The TFO channel, Mini TFO, and edululu.org, the first online evaluation and ranking service for educational apps
in French and English, are some of the offerings of Groupe Média TFO.


SOURCE Ontario French Language Educational Communications Authority (TFO)

Ontario French Language Educational Communications Authority (TFO)

CONTACT: Carole Nkoa
Corporate Communications Specialist
Groupe Média TFO
cnkoa@tfo.org
416-968-8313


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