Archive for 'Funding Programs' Category
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 […]
Telefilm Canada supports 14 English-language projects through the Canada Feature Film Fund
5 April 2007Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce the financing of 14 English-language feature length films from across the country, through the selective and performance component of the national and regional feature film production programs of the Canada Feature Film Fund, as well as through the Low Budget Independent Feature Film Assistance Program and the Theatrical Documentary […]
CRTC review of the Canadian Television Fund (CTF)
3 April 2007BC Motion Picture Industry Presents its Position on the CRTC Canadian Television Fund Review
Vancouver, Canada – Key members of the British Columbia motion picture production community gathered today to present a collective position on the CRTC review of the Canadian Television Fund (CTF). Â
Chris Bartleman, Chair of the Canadian Film & Television Production Association BC […]
Funding Failure For Film And Television
19 March 2007Cultural sovereignty ignored by Conservatives
ACTRA is disappointed that the Conservative Government’s second budget has once again failed to increase support for Canada’s film and television industry. Storytelling through film and television is essential to our national identity. Failure to increase support is a blow not only to Canadian performers, writers, directors and producers, but to […]
10 promising comedy projects get the green light
12 March 2007Strategic initiatives for the development of English-language movies and TV programs in Quebec: 10 promising comedy projects get the green light
Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that its new strategic initiatives for Anglophone talent in Quebec are in full swing, and that five television and five feature film projects have been selected to receive support […]
Manitoba Government provides matching funds for CanWest Raise-a-Reader
6 March 2007CanWest Raise-a-Reader in partnership with the Winnipeg Free Press is pleased to announce $22,000 of provincial funds directed to the CanWest Raise-a-Reader campaign in Manitoba.
This monetary gift follows the initiative of three other provinces matching CanWest Raise-a-Reader funds raised in British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Through the support of Premier Gordon Campbell, […]
Telefilm Canada - 40 years of partnership
5 March 2007“On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Telefilm Canada is proud to celebrate its contribution and continued commitment to the Canadian audiovisual industry,” said Wayne Clarkson, Executive Director of the Corporation.
Created on March 3, 1967 Telefilm today administers resources totalling $390 million, including the funding programs of the Canadian Television Fund.
Value of Governor General’s arts awards increased to $25,000 as part of Canada Council 50th anniversary celebration
5 March 2007The Canada Council for the Arts announced today that it will immediately increase the value of the Governor General’s arts awards it administers – the Governor General’s Literary Awards and the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts – from $15,000 to $25,000 in celebration of the Council’s 50th anniversary. The Canada Council will also […]
New Partnership To Invest $6.5M In B.C. Arts Projects
5 March 2007A new contribution program called Arts Partners in Creative Development will enable B.C. arts and cultural organizations to create artistic works that achieve a high level of excellence. The announcement was made jointly today by representatives from the Province of B.C., City of Vancouver, Canada Council for the Arts, Vancouver Foundation, Vancouver Organizing Committee for […]
Canada Feature Film Fund 2007-2008 - Telefilm Canada announces funding for 10 new movies.
22 February 2007In a continued commitment to Canadian cinema, Telefilm Canada has awarded support for 10 highly promising French-language feature film productions. Including auteur works, international coproductions, dramas, comedies, star names and emerging talent, this initial crop of projects for the upcoming fiscal year is notable for fresh ideas and creative treatments.
