‘As a small production company, I used to begrudge the fees I paid to the CFTPA, but I have come to realize just how important they are. The CFTPA is helping Alberta producers get IATSE and the Teamsters to the table for negotiations. It requires a huge legal budget that we couldn’t afford on our own.’
Mike Frislev, co-chairman
Nomadic Pictures, Calgary

‘The CFTPA Mentorship Program has helped many young, talented people break into the industry, and our company has benefited from this new blood. The program is a great way to nurture new talent.’
David Paperny, president
Paperny Films, Vancouver

‘The next couple of years will be critical for the future economic viability of our businesses, as we deal with broadcaster licence renewals, terms of trade and copyright protection, among the many issues. The CFTPA has to continue to be nimble and respond to these challenges, not just for producers, but for the industry as a whole.’
Jamie Brown, CEO
Frantic Films, Winnipeg

‘As a new producer, I would like to see the CFTPA reach out to up-and-coming talent working on multi-platform and other emerging formats. There isn’t a lot of support, training or funding, and our future success depends on bridging the gap between traditional formats and new technology.’
Alison Duke, producer
A Sweet Little Production Company, Toronto