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July 20, 2015
Weekly Update from Film Ontario, July 17, 2015
Lots to share this week: Welcome new members! We happily announce two new Member companies Global Incentives, and Crimson Fish. Check out their websites, and extend a warm welcome! Save the date! The OMDC will be hosting a Famtour this September 27-30th for select U.S. OTT, premium cable and specialty cable guests. As part of our longstanding marketing partnership with the OMDC and City of Toronto, FilmOntario will be hosting a cocktail event on Tuesday, September 29th for Famtour guests, and our Members. Details to come. CMF cross country consultation The Canadian Media Fund (CMF) has announced their cross-country consultation to meet with stakeholders this fall as part of a comprehensive consultation process. The process will comprise a number of components, including focus groups in 18 cities (in all provinces and territories) and industry working groups. During the focus groups, all CMF stakeholders will have an opportunity to consider how significant shifts in content consumption habits, rapidly evolving market conditions and regulatory changes as a result of the CRTC’s Let’s Talk TV proceeding will impact the CMF’s funding programs. Feedback received from stakeholders will contribute to shaping CMF policy and programs for 2016-2017 and beyond. The Toronto date is September 9th. View the dates on the CMF website. Part II, International Digital Media Co-Production Guide The enthusiastic reception to the first edition of the report last year led Interactive Ontario to embark on Phase II, which examines co-production with Asia and Latin America, with a specific focus on China, India, Korea, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina. The report collects experiences and practical information from Canadian digital media companies that have executed deals in these countries. Additionally, it outlines funding sources, potential partners, events and other key details about each market. Interactive Ontario will host an event on July 22nd to provide a forum for discussion around the report. iLunch 14.4 will feature presentations by representatives of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, ProColumbia, KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and a panel moderated by report author Kelly Lynne Ashton with panelists from Pipeline Studios, Minority Media and XMG Studios. Have a lovely weekend, and take care, Sarah Ker-Hornell
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