On behalf of film producers from coast to coast, the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) expresses its most sincere appreciation to Governor General David Johnston for launching Rideau Hall Movie Nights in celebration of excellence with regard to Canadian feature films. The CMPA is proud to be working with Johnston and his office, and with a number … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) issued a statement congratulating the Government of Canada for signing an Audiovisual Coproduction Agreement with the Republic of India. “This signals tremendous new business opportunities for producers in both India and Canada,” said Michael Hennessy, president and CEO, CMPA. More information is available online. Call 1-800-656-7440 x 327.
Branded Entertainment is seldom understood outside the marketing industry, yet it could pave the way to greater collaboration in the creation and financing of original Canadian screen content. The second white paper in a three-part study, released by the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) as a prelude to discussions at their annual conference Prime Time … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association said that according to the latest figures released in Profile 2013: An Economic Report on the Screen-Based Production Industry in Canada, the Canadian film and television production industry showed a minor dip from 2011/12 to 2012/13, with an overall decrease in production volume of 0.8 per cent to $5.82 billion. Profile 2013 marks … Read more
After completing another banner year, Trans Atlantic Partners announces a new partnership with the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA), Canada's leading trade association for independent producers, who will join Erich Pommer Institut (Potsdam / Germany) and IFP (New York / USA) as Presenting Partners for TAP 2014. The international co-production market Strategic Partners will remain … Read more
Branded Entertainment is a lucrative $44 billion a year industry south of the border. But a new study, released by the Canadian Media Production Association at the Merging Media conference in Vancouver, suggests the production landscape is also ripe for Canadian content creators to forge greater collaborations and take better advantage of evolving financing models. “Branded Entertainment: … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) is delighted to announce Jennifer Jonas as the winner of the 8th annual $10,000 CMPA Producer’s Award. The award was presented at the Festival’s Filmmakers’ Lounge at the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival. The full release is available online. Call 1-800-656-7440 x 227.
Award-winning Canadian producer Daniel Iron announced the shortlist for the 8th annual Canadian Media Production Association’s (CMPA) Feature Film Producer's Award. Iron is chair of the national jury, and last year’s recipient. The winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000 at a special reception to mark the opening of the 38th Toronto International Film … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) is disappointed with the CRTC decision denying Starlight: The Canadian Movie Channel’s application for an English-language all-Canadian feature film specialty service. In its decision the commission said there is already sufficient support for Canadian feature films and therefore no need for this channel in the basic service. “We disagree. … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association announced that it will continue its collaboration with Telefilm Canada in the form of an innovative new mentorship program. The Telefilm Canada Marketing Mentorship Program aims to assist companies with the promotion of Canadian content, talent and expanding public awareness of quality Canadian productions, across all platforms. The program will … Read more
