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Valerie Creighton
CRTC’s Ian Scott on creating a more sustainable Canadian system
Industry groups weigh in on the commission’s future programming models report.
CMF, Luxembourg launch $1.8M copro incentive
The two-year audiovisual codevelopment and coproduction agreement is open to TV and digital media projects.
Joly announces cultural initiatives with Mexico
CMF has also introduced a codeveloment incentive to support projects from Canadian and Mexican producers.
Netflix investment news rocks CMF Showcase
As industry players converged on Ottawa to promote the screen industry, a news leak about a $500 million investment from the SVOD set the room abuzz with questions and anticipation.
In Brief: Canadian Academy launches Apprenticeship for Women Directors
In other news of the week, Allan Joli-Coeur announced his departure from the Shaw Rocket Fund and Valerie Creighton will be feted by Toronto’s Female Eye Film Festival.
CMF program budget cut by 5.8%
The Canada Media Fund will operate with $21 million less than last year, attributing the decline to falling BDU subscribers.
Prime Time ’17: What’s the key to export success?
Panelists tackled partnering with distributors early and looking to niche European SVODs, while Melanie Joly talked about removing red tape and working with China.
Op/Ed: Why Cancon deregulation is not the answer
Valerie Creighton, president and CEO, Canada Media Fund, argues that smarter, not smaller, regulation is the road to future success for the Canadian screen industry.
The diversity puzzle
While the calls for gender parity in the industry grow and it struggles to respond, Playback looks at the progress already made – and asks whether an even bigger issue is on the horizon.
In Brief: Saskatchewan honours Creighton, NSI gets down to business
CMF president and CEO Valerie Creighton (pictured) receives 2016 Saskatchewan Order of Merit, NSI launches a new business-focused program, and more news from the week.
Why CMF, Telefilm are going all in on VR at MIPTV
As more VR products begin to hit the global market, the funders want to put Canada on the world stage.
Production spotlight: Mexico
Indie production is ramping up in Mexico, its Los Cabos International Film Festival is growing and Canadians are eyeing south of the (U.S.) border opportunities.
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