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COVID-19
Production sector could face $2.5B hit by end of June: CMPA
Around $1.4 billion of the total would have been spent on labour, according to the CMPA, with Reynolds Mastin calling the projected figures a “wakeup call for what’s at stake.”
ACTRA head on safety, CERB and opportunities for performers
ACTRA National president David Sparrow said politicians, and the industry itself, should not forget how crucial the arts have been during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feds will provide $500M to Canadian Heritage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the half-billion dollar cash injection will support artists and creators, as well as organizations experiencing liquidity problems.
COVID-19: Playback’s resource guide
An overview of the financial, informational and mental health supports and resources available to Canadian industry members during the COVID-19 crisis, updated regularly.
Federal government loosens CERB eligibility requirements
The benefits program is now open to those making up to $1,000 a month, in addition to creators receiving royalty payments from prior copyrighted works. (Unlocked)
CMF launches COVID-19 information hub
The resource page will be regularly updated with details on financial support programs and relevant news to the industry as the funder sets its COVID-19 action plan. (Unlocked)
Film producers fear crew shortages could stunt rebuilding process
While concerns persist about crew availability for domestic projects when production resumes, some producers believe now is an opportune time to revisit the film financing model.
Canadian Film Day streams on to celebrate homegrown film
Reel Canada is taking the annual Canadian film celebration online with curated film collections on streaming sites and a four-hour livestream on April 22.
CBC launches $2M relief fund for content creators
The pubcaster’s Creative Relief Fund spans development and production and will be administered in three separate streams. (Unlocked)
Rethinking the production model for a post-COVID world
Virtual roundtable part two: producers discuss ways to future proof against a second or third wave of the pandemic, bracing for unprecedented crew demand when production resumes, and what this all means for the BTLR report. (Unlocked)
Playback’s virtual roundtable pt. 1: producers unpack COVID-19 fallout
With the pandemic upending every facet of the domestic business, production heads discuss the near-term impact, contingency planning, survival, mental health of employees and their bottom lines. (Unlocked)
CBC, Hot Docs team for ‘festival-at-home’ experience
Hot Docs at Home on CBC will bring Canadian films that would have premiered at the documentary festival to domestic TV audiences. (Unlocked)
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