Telefilm Canada

WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program Announce 2023 Program Participants

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced the participants for the third iteration of its WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program.

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  • Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced the participants for the third iteration of its WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program.
  • The program, in partnership with the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy), will support 10 experienced Canadian writers from underrepresented communities seeking to advance their careers in episodic television.
  • “We are so proud to work alongside WBD Access Canada to offer this program to empower these vital creatives as they continue crafting authentic, captivating, and diverse Canadian stories for all audiences to enjoy.”
    The WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program is a multi-year initiative supported by Warner Bros.
  • WBD Access Canada and the Canadian Academy conducted internal, peer, and juried reviews to select 10 individuals to join the 2023 edition of the program.

Nancy Grant named 2023 CMPA Indiescreen Award winner

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Nancy Grant (Metafilms) was named the recipient of the Established Producer Award.

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  • Nancy Grant (Metafilms) was named the recipient of the Established Producer Award.
  • As the winner of the Established Producer Award, Ms. Grant was awarded a $20,000 cash prize.
  • Anam Abbas was named the recipient of the 2023 Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award.
  • The Established Producer Award jury and the Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award jury were each chaired by last year's CMPA Indiescreen Award winners, Damon D'Oliveira, and Sara Blake, Magali Gillon-Krizaj and Tyler Hagan, respectively.

Catherine Tait reappointed as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Catherine Tait has served as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada since July 2018 and will now serve until January 2025.

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  • Catherine Tait has served as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada since July 2018 and will now serve until January 2025.
  • GATINEAU, QC, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the extension of Catherine Tait as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada until January 2, 2025.
  • Ms. Tait began her appointment on July 3, 2018, after being identified through an open, transparent and merit-based selection process.
  • She is the first woman in the history of CBC/Radio-Canada to serve as President and CEO.

Winners announced at The Comedic & Dramatic Arts Awards during Canadian Screen Week 2023

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Saturday, April 15, 2023
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The Comedic and Dramatic Arts Awards, which recognized the best of television performance and craft categories, took place earlier this evening and saw CBC's The Porter winning a record 12 Canadian Screen Awards, leading television honours overall.

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  • The Comedic and Dramatic Arts Awards, which recognized the best of television performance and craft categories, took place earlier this evening and saw CBC's The Porter winning a record 12 Canadian Screen Awards, leading television honours overall.
  • Wins include: Best Drama Series; Best Direction, Drama Series, presented by Playback; Best Writing, Drama Series; and Best Guest Performance, Drama Series for Alfre Woodward.
  • In comedy, the sophomore season of CBC's Sort Of took home seven Canadian Screen Awards.
  • "I want to extend both a heartfelt thank you to the incredible team who helped make these celebrations possible, and  mighty congratulations to all of the immensely talented 2023 Canadian Screen Awards winners."

The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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  • The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships
    We are honoured to announce that Canada's Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, is again the Honorary Patron of this year's National Canadian Film Day.
  • John and the Missus will also be streaming for free across Canada, courtesy of the producer.
  • -  Writer-director Chandler Levack attending the BAFICI (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente in Argentina) for a screening of her film I Like Movies.
  • REEL CANADA Artistic Director, Sharon Corder, says, "National Canadian Film Day is about connecting our great national cinema with audiences everywhere.

Minister Rodriguez announces appointment of Julie Roy as Executive Director of Telefilm Canada

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the appointment of Julie Roy as Executive Director of Telefilm Canada for a five-year term, effective April 3, 2023.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the appointment of Julie Roy as Executive Director of Telefilm Canada for a five-year term, effective April 3, 2023.
  • Julie Roy has almost 30 years of experience in the Canadian film industry, including senior leadership positions at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
  • "With Julie Roy's appointment as Executive Director, I am confident that Telefilm Canada's important national goals will be strongly supported.
  • Under the Telefilm Canada Act , the Executive Director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board of Directors of Telefilm Canada.

ETALK LIVE AT THE OSCARS® Returns to the Biggest Red Carpet in Television, March 12 on CTV

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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OSCARS® Sunday begins with the return of Canada's live red carpet special, ETALK LIVE AT THE OSCARS® at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT, leading into COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS® at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on CTV, CTV.ca , and the CTV app.

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  • OSCARS® Sunday begins with the return of Canada's live red carpet special, ETALK LIVE AT THE OSCARS® at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT, leading into COUNTDOWN TO THE OSCARS® at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on CTV, CTV.ca , and the CTV app.
  • ETALK LIVE AT THE OSCARS® has exclusive access to the most anticipated and glamorous red carpet event in the world as the only Canadian outlet broadcasting live from the OSCARS® red carpet.
  • ETALK is everywhere OSCARS® weekend, kicking things off on Thursday at Canada & the Oscars, a celebration of Canadian nominees excellence in the entertainment industry.
  • Source: Numeris, 2021-22 Broadcast Year (Aug 30, 2021-Aug 28, 2022); 2022-23 Broadcast Year-to-date (Aug 29, 2022-Jan 29, 2023, final data)

BDC launches a $30 million financing envelope to accelerate the growth of Canada's creative and cultural industries

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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MONTREAL, Feb. 2, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ - BDC today announced the deployment of a new $30 million financing envelope to deepen its support for Canada's creative and cultural economy.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 2, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ - BDC today announced the deployment of a new $30 million financing envelope to deepen its support for Canada's creative and cultural economy.
  • BDC's goal is that this financing will have a positive ripple effect on all businesses in these industries.
  • "Canada's creative and cultural industries have always represented an incredible asset for Canada as a collective expression of our inventiveness and identity," says Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC.
  • Over the next year, BDC will aim to intensify its reach across the creative and cultural industries by forging additional partnerships in different subsectors in support of inclusive growth.

The 18th ICIF opens in Shenzhen to seek global cultural cooperation

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) kicked off on December 28, 2022.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) kicked off on December 28, 2022.
  • The ICIF is the first cultural fair in China recognized by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).
  • Since its inception in Shenzhen in 2004, the fair has seen a continuous increase in exhibition scale, audience, and level of internationalization.
  • It will build itself into a significant cultural platform for international procurement, investment promotion, people-to-people exchange, and open cooperation.

The 18th ICIF opens in Shenzhen to seek global cultural cooperation

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Cloud, Republic, UFI, Canada China International Film Festival, GDP, Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, Concordia University, CCAT, Growth, Belt, Center for Exhibition Industry Research, Belt and Road Initiative, Humanities, Telefilm Canada, Finger, Science, Consulate, Statistics, United Regions / Forum of Regional Governments and Global Associations of Regions, Tourism

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) kicked off on December 28, 2022.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) kicked off on December 28, 2022.
  • The ICIF is the first cultural fair in China recognized by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).
  • Since its inception in Shenzhen in 2004, the fair has seen a continuous increase in exhibition scale, audience, and level of internationalization.
  • It will build itself into a significant cultural platform for international procurement, investment promotion, people-to-people exchange, and open cooperation.