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CMF partners with comScore to measure digital performance
Producers of projects with beta versions scheduled to start after last April 1 will be required to use comScore’s Digital Analytix tool.
Rogers Doc and Cable Fund invests $4.7 million in 14 TV projects
Drama series Blackstone, Call Me Fitz, Orphan Black and factual series Bomb Hunters 2 and Yukon Gold are among the projects receiving an equity investment.
Digital sector focus of fed’s $3.5M CFC commitment
The announcement was made during the centre’s annual BBQ, which raised $190,000 for the CFC.
TIFF12: Discussing market opps for first-time filmmakers
Festival international programmer Jane Schoettle says that first-time filmmakers are using inventive ways to finance their films, which lets them retain artistic control and work with leaner budgets.
CMF makes changes to Experimental Stream program
The second round of the 2012-2013 program will offer different investment allocations based on the stage of the project, as well as new recoupment policy based on project types.
Merging Media to bring L.A. transmedia conference execs north
The multiplatform media conference, which takes place Oct. 24 to 26 in Vancouver, will host speakers from the StoryWorld Conference in California, which runs one week prior.
CMF reports on the promise and pitfalls of crowdfunding
Producers “should adopt a philosophy of experimentation” towards crowdfunding, the CMF report stated, “given the lack of clarity regarding legal, financial and policy issues.”
CFC Media Lab unveils ideaBOOST
The program will look to help small teams and businesses fund and develop their digital ideas, but applicants must first prove an audience exists.
Ontario tech cluster points to tax credits as key to burgeoning biz
The Ontario International Marketing Centre, on site at Gamescom2012, and the Ontario Technology Corridor say that government incentives are attracting gaming cos from outside the province.
Toronto filmmaker releases Kickstarter guide e-book
Toronto-based Elijah the Prophet director James Cooper wrote the e-book to break down crowd-funding basics, after successfully fundraising for the film last year.
TIFF reveals key festival industry program talent
Regina-born Picture Day star Tatiana Maslany (pictured) is a Rising Star, while Mumbai’s King director Manjeet Singh and Scythia Films’ Daniel Bekerman will participate in the Talent and Producers Labs, respectively.
CRTC approves Broadcasting Accessibility Fund
The $5.7 million fund, part of BCE’s commitment from its CTVglobemedia takeover, will support accessibility initiatives that go above and beyond the CRTC’s current regulatory obligations.
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