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Autodesk Holds Annual Investor Meeting Updates Guidance for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008
26 April 2007Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced that key members of the senior management team will present an overview of the company’s strategy at its 2007 Investor Meeting today.
At the event, management will illustrate the significant, long-term macro-economic trends that drive the company’s business as well as its industry-leading execution and outstanding competitive position. In anticipation of […]
New Partnership for renewed Theatrical Documentary Pilot Program
25 April 2007Telefilm Canada, together with partners CBC Television, The Rogers Group of Funds and the National Film Board of Canada, is pleased to announce the one-year renewal of the Theatrical Documentary Pilot Program, with funds in excess of $2 million, for the production and completion of feature-length documentaries intended for Canadian theatrical release. The continuation of […]
Remarks of Dan Glickman, MPAA Chairman and CEO, Variety Digital Rights Management Conference
23 April 2007Remarks of Dan Glickman MPAA Chairman and CEO Variety Digital Rights Management Conference Los Angeles, CA—April 23, 2007
Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here. I want to thank Charlie Koones and Variety and Lexis-Nexis for putting this event together. We need more conversations like this one that bring together the entertainment and technology communities…and […]
Telefilm Canada at ShowCanada 2007
23 April 2007Partnering for audiences with Canadian distributors and exhibitors
Telefilm Canada has announced its continued commitment to introducing up-and-coming Canadian feature films at ShowCanada, taking place in Niagara Falls on April 24 to 27, 2007. The highlight again of the Corporation’s presence is its annual gala dinner where local industry players promote trailers for upcoming domestic fare.
ShowCanada, […]
Jump Cuts Showcase Celebrates Films By Young People From Across Ontario
12 April 2007Now in its sixth year, Sprockets Jump Cuts Young Filmmakers Showcase, a programme that engages Ontario’s young people from grades 3 to 12, announced its finalists today. This year’s programme features 31 films from 57 young filmmakers from Janetville, Aurora, St. Catherines, Chatham, Barrie, Windsor, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the Greater Toronto Area, giving these emerging directors […]
Filmstalk Entertainment presents Vancouver’s first Rain City 72 Hour Noir Film Competition
3 April 2007Filmstalk Entertainment presents Vancouver’s first Rain City 72 Hour Noir Film Competition, from May 3rd to the 6th, 2007. This competition will be awarding over $4000 in prizes including a $1500 Cash Prize for Best Picture and a weekend rental package from William F. White and ProVision Rentals for Best Cinematography. Prizes will also be […]
2006-2007 Report On International Festivals and Markets
30 March 2007Telefilm Canada launches its 2006-2007 report on international festivals and markets, which points to a significant level of sales activity for Canadian participants and overall client satisfaction for the Corporation’s initiatives. The report is based on intelligence gathered by officially commissioned research. Data is complimented by ‘in-person’ accounts of activities and events at the market […]
B.C. Film And TV Production Strong In 2006
22 March 2007Film and television production in British Columbia held strong in 2006, contributing more than $1.2 billion to the provincial economy, Tourism, Sport and the Arts Minister Stan Hagen announced today.
“B.C. continues to perform exceptionally well, despite the realities of a strong Canadian dollar and global competition,” said Hagen. “It’s been another outstanding year for our […]
Deadline for 2007 DGC Awards submissions is March 30, 2007
14 March 2007The DGC National Office is now accepting submissions for the 2007 DGC Awards. The official entry form and rules booklet can be found here.
Only full members in good standing are eligible to submit entries.
DGC signed or dispensated productions, completed (including post production) between January 1, 2006 & December 31, 2006, are eligible for submission. You […]
NSI FilmExchange attendance up in ‘07
8 March 2007Attendance for the 9th annual NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival held February 28 to March 3, 2007 in Winnipeg was 5,536, up 10% over 2006. The festival is produced by the National Screen Institute in partnership with Telefilm Canada.
“All areas of the festival — film screenings, professional development events, parties and receptions saw an increase […]
