The CMPA released the following statement: “We congratulate Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) on today’s appointment. The Minister has long been a passionate advocate for Canada’s independent film and television production sector and, during his time in government, has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to bridge divides and move important files forward. We are encouraged … Read more
The Canadian Media Producers Association welcomed Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly‘s (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announcement of the appointment of Catherine Tait as the new President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. “I cannot think of a better candidate to lead CBC/Radio-Canada during this period of tumultuous change,” said Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, CMPA. “Catherine’s vision … Read more
The Canadian Media Producers Association welcomed the Creative Canada policy announced by Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.). “We appreciate the Minister’s efforts to develop creative solutions to the challenges facing Canada’s production sector today,” said Scott Garvie, Chair CMPA Board of Directors and Senior Vice President at Shaftesbury. “Commitments to stabilize … Read more
The Canadian Media Producers Association welcomed the Trudeau government’s announcement of $75 million in additional funding to CBC/Radio-Canada in 2016/2017, increasing to $150 million in the following years. “We expect that a very large share of this new investment will be used to help support the development and production of content made by Canadian independent producers,” said Reynolds … Read more
The Canadian Media Producers Association released the latest edition of Profile 2015: An Economic Report on the Screen-Based Media Production Industry in Canada. This is the 19th edition of the annual economic report published by the CMPA in collaboration with the Association québécoise de la production médiatique, Telefilm Canada, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. The … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association and the Producers Guild of America signed an international affiliation agreement to expand opportunities for co-production between Canadian and U.S. film, television and digital media producers. The CMPA is the leading trade association for independent producers in Canada. The PGA represents, protects and promotes the interests of its members in … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association has selected Reynolds Mastin as its new president and CEO. Mastin joined the CMPA in 2008 as associate counsel, after articling at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and serving as legal counsel at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. The full release is available online. Call 1-800-656-7440 x 327.
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) congratulates members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage across all party lines for their strong support of the feature film industry in Canada, and for accepting virtually all of its recommendations in its Report titled Review of the Feature Film Industry in Canada that was … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) announced the results of its recent board elections. The incoming board of directors will serve a two-year term. Jamie Brown (Frantic Films) was also re-elected as board chair. More information is available online. Call 1-800-656-7440 x 327.
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) announced it will once again offer its Telefilm Canada Marketing Mentorship Program. This program, funded by Telefilm Canada, will assist companies with the promotion of Canadian content and talent, across all platforms. The program will offer six 22-week mentorship opportunities, placing emerging and mid-level marketing professionals at active production companies. Deadline … Read more
