#FIRSTLOOK: FATHOM FILM GROUP RELEASE STATEMENT ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S $600 MILLION SUPPORT PACKAGE

As Canada’s screen sector responds to the federal government’s announcement of a $600 million support package and a review of the CRTC’s proposed 15% streaming contribution framework, Fathom Film Group has expressed concern over referring the matter back for reconsideration. The company argues that Canada’s long-term success will depend on maintaining strong investment in Canadian storytelling and intellectual property.

“Canadian stories don’t become less valuable because audiences are watching them on streaming platforms,” said Ann Shin, CEO of Fathom. “The proposed 15% contribution reflected a common-sense principle: if the future of viewing is online, investment in Canadian storytelling should be there as well. Countries like France and Australia have shown that supporting local storytelling and welcoming global streaming services can go hand in hand. Canada can be the next success story, especially as we’re negotiating from a position of strength. Global demand for Canadian stories continues to grow, and the Canadian television brand has never been stronger.”

The comments come as Fathom heads to the BANFF World Media Festival with an expanding slate of premium scripted, factual, and digital projects currently in production and development.

Among the company’s upcoming productions is The Pig Farm Killer: Robert Pickton, a 3-part true crime series for Prime Video examining the chilling case of one of Canada’s most notorious serial killers. Through compelling news archives and interviews, the series reveals how Robert Pickton evaded capture for years as women disappeared from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Commissioned by Amazon MGM Studios and produced by Fathom Film Group the series is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video this Fall.

Fathom is also producing Dark Horse (3 x 42′), a premium limited true crime series for Bell Media chronicling the remarkable rise and fall of Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze. Built around exclusive access, the series examines the life and legacy of one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes and the events that followed his extraordinary success.

Beyond its current production slate, Fathom continues to grow its scripted development business, with a comedy series and a serialized thriller in active development.

Alongside its broadcast and streaming slate, Fathom has launched a dedicated YouTube division focused on digital-first factual storytelling, particularly within the true crime genre. The move reflects the company’s broader strategy of building audiences across traditional platforms and emerging digital ecosystems.

Shin and Executive Producer Nicole Butler will attend the BANFF World Media Festival, taking place June 8–11, where they will meet with broadcasters, streamers, distributors, and international partners regarding a slate of upcoming projects, including new scripted series and limited true crime projects currently in development. Shin will also participate in the panel Canadian Producers: The Work of Now during the festival.

The company arrives at BANFF following a series of milestones for Shin, who was recently selected as one of ten senior producers for the 2026 Diversity of Voices (DOV): Elevate program. She was also named a Power Honouree on The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 Women in Entertainment Canada Power List, recognizing executives and creatives helping shape the entertainment industry in Canada and internationally.

About Fathom Film
Fathom Film Group is an award-winning Toronto-based production company creating premium documentary, factual, true crime, and scripted content for broadcasters, streamers, and digital platforms. The company is dedicated to producing bold, creator-driven storytelling that builds audiences and delivers acclaimed hit shows.