Blind Trust Shares Story of CNIB Guide Dog Program With Help From Feature Film & TV Production Grant

Adrian Halter is a successful grant recipient of our Feature Film & TV Production Grant for his TV documentary, Blind Trust.

Guide dogs have a profound impact on the lives of their handlers. But the journey from puppy to guide dog doesn’t happen overnight.

Blind Trust, a six-episode documentary series by Adrian Halter, is a heartwarming and insightful series that explores the extraordinary partnership between guide dogs and their handlers. Delving into the unique bond formed between these remarkable animals and their human companions, Blind Trust: A Guide Dog’s Journey, showcases the training process at CNIB Guide Dogs and the life-changing impact that these incredible dogs have on their handlers.

With the help of a Feature Film & TV Production Grant, Blind Trust has become a marked success. The show has brought a lot of newfound attention to the CNIB guide dog program and the time and hard work it takes to turn a puppy into a guide dog.

All six episodes of Blind Trust can be streamed on Accessible Media Inc.’s AMI+ platform.

Shooting in multiple locations throughout Saskatchewan for Blind Trust and other productions, Halter and his crew have experienced the wide variety of landscapes available in the province. “There is a lot to see here that people don’t realize,” Halter points out. “The boreal forest up north, the incredible cityscapes and rivers in Saskatoon. The lakes and rolling hills. There’s a ton of variety. And, of course, the soundstage in Regina provides a lot of opportunities for production companies.”

Grateful for all the help he and his team received along the way, Halter notes, “The show would not have happened without Creative Saskatchewan. It’s crucial that they exist.”

Not only does the Feature Film & TV Production Grant help Halter bring shows like Blind Trust to life, but it also makes a big difference in the province. “We’re making a real impact. Employing people who live here and buy houses here and shop here and put their kids in sports here. We couldn’t operate here the same way if it weren’t for the funds available through Creative Saskatchewan.”