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Funding
IATSE calls for refundable tax credit in Saskatchewan
“We are prepared to look at other measures to support the industry, but we remain committed to ending the tax grant program,” premier Brad Wall told the U.S. union in two-way correspondence.
Harold Greenberg Fund announces latest script development projects
Super Pulp! from Troy Nixey and Baseballisimo from Jay Baruchel and Jesse Chabot are among the selected projects in the latest funding round.
Bell Fund invested $13M in 2011: Annual report
The fund supported 148 projects, including production of 62 digital media projects and 25 associate TV programs.
CMF launches digital media measurement tool
The framework will measure performance of convergent and experimental stream projects using defined metrics.
Saskatchewan producers continue to decry new tax credit
SMPIA president Ron Goetz talks to Playback about the FTDC and the future of the province’s industry.
Local producers criticize Saskatchewan’s replacement tax credit
The industry argues that the new non-refundable tax credit, a total 43 percent incentive with all bonuses included, is not a profitable business model.
Toronto protestors decry cutbacks to documentary funding
Filmmakers, festival reps and documentary fans stopped traffic on Bloor Street Friday to raise awarenesss during Hot Docs.
Hot Docs 2012: Indie Game directors discuss strategic distribution
Directors Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky explained how they bypassed the buzz and opted for a D.I.Y. distribution strategy for Indie Game: The Movie during a panel discussion at Hot Docs’ Doc to the Future industry conference.
Telefilm Canada plans additional $7.9 million in programming cuts over two years
The newest cuts stem from a $10.6 million cut over three years to its Parliamentary subsidy from Ottawa.
Bell Fund and CMPA team up for digital media mentorship program
The program will pair TV and new media producers and equip them with the technical, business and creative skills to succeed in the digital industry.
Nicholas Carella and Michelle Ouellet set to launch Sociable Films
The duo (Carella pictured here) talks to Playback about the business model for their Vancouver-based start-up.
Saskatchewan film and TV industry rallies for new tax incentive
Industry reps and the government are set to meet in coming weeks to discuss possible plans for a new tax break.
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