Crave Orders PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA

Crave has announced a 10-episode order for Project Runway Canada.

Project Runway Canada is the Canadian adaption of the global fashion competition series. The show will see some of the country’s most exciting designers compete in a series of challenges for their ultimate industry breakthrough. The Fashion at The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University collaborates in the production of the series.

Production begins this summer, the series will debut on Crave later this year. Canadian powerhouses Coco Rocha (host and judge) and Jeanne Beker (judge) will join Project Runway Canada.

Helping determine who truly has what it takes to make it in the fashion industry, announcements for additional cast will come later.

Casting is now open, and designers can apply at www.ctv.ca/projectrunwaycanada.

Canada’s Fashion Industry

Carlyn Klebuc, General Manager, Original Programming at Bell Media had this to say:

“Canada’s fashion culture and industry deserves to be celebrated, and this is the perfect moment to spotlight homegrown designers. Project Runaway is already an iconic franchise, and we can’t wait to give it a distinctly Canadian twist.”

Michela DiMondo, EVP, International Distribution, Fremantle Canada, said:

“We are delighted to be working with our partners at Bell Media to launch Project Runaway Canada. Project Runaway has had a profound effect on the fashion industry and is known globally for launching careers. We can’t wait to see Project Runway Canada open doors for some of the country’s most inspiring fashion designers in this international renowned fashion series.”

“Fashion at The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University is thrilled to collaborate on Project Runway Canada, an exciting initiative that supports the development, visibility, and long-term success of fashion in Canada.

As the country’s leading fashion school, we’re proud to contribute our expertise and facilities in downtown Toronto to help spotlight Canadian talent and strengthen the creative industries,” said Joseph Medaglia, Chair, Fashion at The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University.

Project Runway Franchise

Fremantle licenses the format for the Canadian adaption.

When Project Runway debuted in 2004, the series broke new ground and helped revolutionize the reality competition genre. Since then, PROJECT RUNWAY has aired in more than 125 countries and has had a profound effect on the fashion industry, launching the careers of prolific designers, including Christian Siriano, Austin Scarlett, Leanne Marshall, Irina Shabayeva, Michael Costello, and Bishme Cromartie, among many others.

Bell Media Studios produces Project Runway Canada. Jennifer Couke and Michelle Crespi are Executive Producers. Coco Rocha also serves as Executive Producer. Charles Falzon, Dean, The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University, is Executive Producer. Nicholas Vasil is Series Producer.

SOURCE: tv-eh.com