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Canada Media Fund unveils key changes for $375 million 2012-13 program
More simplified guidelines and flexibility for foreign content with Canadian contributions have been introduced after industry consultations.
Saskatchewan – what is to be done?
Canada Media Fund CEO Valerie Creighton says premier Brad Wall fully understands and supports the Saskatchewan film and TV industry. He just wants to do what’s right for his province.
Ottawa imposes escalating cuts on CBC, Telefilm and NFB
As the feds took a knife to the Canadian Heritage portfolio, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. will see gradual cuts that grow to $115 million in 2014-15.
Canadian film industry still reeling from Saskatchewan tax credit cut
Critics of premier Brad Wall insist any new subsidy that is not bankable like a film credit will not fly in today’s foreign locations business.
Hot Docs announces pitch forum projects
Four Canadian documentaries, including TIFF Pitch This! winner Leone Stars, are among the 25 projects to be pitched during the Hot Docs Forum, taking place May 2 and 3.
CRTC approves Canadian Broadcasting Participation Fund
The independent fund, following a proposal and $3 million commitment from BCE, will help public interest and consumer groups offset the costs of participating in the regulator’s broadcast proceedings.
Saskatchewan film tax credit terminated
SMPIA and Partners in Motion president Ron Goetz talks to Playback about the effects on the industry after the news that the province’s latest budget will cut the program.
Telefilm unveils $5 million private donation fund to bolster Canadian film
The fund will draw on corporate and individual donors to support production, distribution and promotion of Canadian feature films and boost their international success.
New $10 million Edmonton investment fund aims to create work in the city
The Edmonton Filmed Entertainment Fund, a partnership between the city and L.A.-based Kilburn Media, will invest in qualifying pre-sold projects that will shoot in and around Edmonton.
Telefilm reveals ‘more flexible’ Canada Feature Film Fund
The change to the Fund’s financing model means more flexibility for producers wishing to pursue international co-productions, Telefilm tells Playback Daily.
B.C.’s Interactive Fund names 2012 recipients
The Goggles Media Group, Switch United Designs, and Tangible Interaction Designs are three of the companies selected for support through the British Columbia-based fund.
Doc Ignite kindles launch with time travel doc
The new crowd-funding service from Hot Docs will support documentary projects in development, the first of which is director Jay Cheel’s How To Build a Time Machine.
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