TELUS originals celebrates 10 years of powerful storytelling

More than $27 million invested in independent Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers, showcasing Western Canada's diverse stories

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - TELUS is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of TELUS originals and a decade of empowering independent Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers creating compelling, social-purpose driven documentaries and docuseries that inspire change and connect communities. Since 2014, TELUS originals has invested more than $27 million, bringing over 350 projects to screens across Canada and highlighting the diverse stories of British Columbia and Alberta. Viewers can watch these powerful TELUS original films on Optik TV channel 8, via TELUS Stream+ and for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

"TELUS originals embodies our commitment to connecting communities both locally and globally through powerful storytelling," said Mark Holloway, Vice-President of Content, Strategy & Business Development at TELUS. "We are proud to amplify these authentic voices, highlighting important themes like sustainability and social justice. By championing diverse perspectives through our content, we hope to spark more meaningful conversations across Canada and around the world."

This fall alone, 10 TELUS original films, including Ari's Theme, The Chef and the Daruma, Curl Power and Iniskim - Return of the Buffalo, were selected by top-tier Western Canadian film festivals in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, underscoring the positive impact of the program for Canadian storytellers, local communities and the country's film industry at large.

"The impact of TELUS originals is truly immeasurable," said Laura O'Grady, Producer and TELUS originals filmmaker. "By supporting the production of hundreds of hours devoted to amplifying Canadian stories, it provides essential funding for independent filmmakers. I began producing TELUS originals films a decade ago, and it's been a joy to witness its growth and evolution, as it introduces a wealth of diverse and exciting filmmakers and underrepresented communities to Canadian audiences."

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of TELUS originals, viewers are invited to explore the diverse range of new TELUS originals content including Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun, The Interceptors, and Handle With Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew available on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, via Stream+ and online at watch.telusoriginals.com.

For more information about TELUS originals, visit watch.telusoriginals.com.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 19 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS' global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better.

Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS Digital Experience (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and fintech, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, and others.

TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader, which provides employee and family primary and preventive healthcare and wellbeing solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS' strong digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental health outcomes covering over 75 million lives, and growing, around the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and digital insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to store, helping improve the safety and quality of food and other goods in a way that is traceable to end consumers.

Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute $1.7 billion, including 2.2 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world. Together, let's make the future friendly.

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