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Funding
New fund for interactive on the cheap
Less is sometimes more, says Bell Fund of pilot program for projects under $100,000
Big push for tax relief in B.C.
Industry reps to meet with minister, looking to write a last-minute incentive into the Sept. 1 budget. ‘Time is of the essence,’ says Leitch
Langlois, Lachance win with Telefilm
Story of bereaved siblings among projects to draw on some $200,000 in script money. ‘We hope to shoot it sometime next year,’ says Langlois
Brightlight follows the money, to Ontario
B.C. company plants stake in Toronto, lured by sweetened tax break. Remake of Saint series and $11 million Hollywood pic expected to follow
Talks begin on new fund
Organizers lay out 13 issues to be worked out during fall, including in-house production and access to performance envelopes
Alberta raising limit on rebate
Province hikes cap to $5 million, keeping pace with Ontario and Quebec. Studio complex in the works for Calgary
Clarkson sets date
Wayne Clarkson has set a date, and will bow out of his post atop Telefilm Canada on Jan. 17.
Cogeco sticks with drama
Support of series and pre-development funds extended for another year
Greenberg Fund supports 21 projects
Rob King, Paul Quarrington among the screenwriters to receive development funding
Telefilm looking for laughs
Joint effort with CFC and Montreal festival to put five feature comedies in theaters
Shaw Rocket Fund’s Agnes Augustin: Funding the fight for kids TV
Agnes Augustin is an ardent advocate of Canadian children’s programming. And it’s not just because of her eight-year association with the Shaw Rocket Fund – first as a member of the board and, since 2004, as president. She’s also a mom.
Quebec offers 25% off everything
Quebec now offers film producers one of the best tax incentives in North America. All production costs, not just labor expenses, are now eligible for a 25% tax credit.
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