President and CEO of the Canadian Media Production Association Norm Bolen announced that Reynolds Mastin is promoted to the position of chief negotiator and chief legal officer for the association. In that role Reynolds will take charge of all of the association’s labour negotiations and will continue to oversee other important matters such as terms … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association and the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund announced their new collaboration in the form of a mentorship program that focuses on providing hands-on training opportunities for digital media producers. Working with an independent production company, participants of this new initiative will develop their technical, business and creative acumen in … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association said that while reductions announced in the federal budget 2012, to the Canadian Heritage portfolio will have a direct impact on independent producers, the association is optimistic the government’s phased-in approach will provide time to ensure that these reductions are largely achieved through increased administrative efficiencies. Call 1-800-656-7440 x 327.
The Canadian Media Production Association released a new report that examines how the “videofication” of the Internet – the ever-increasing time spent by consumers watching video content online – is generating increased demand for professionally produced original content that is specifically made for an online audience, while at the same time challenging the business models … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association is pleased the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission has recognized the potential negative impact that over-the-top services could have on our broadcasting system, and that reducing broadcasters’ current Canadian programming obligations is not the solution. President and CEO of CMPA Norm Bolen said the best way for broadcasters to compete effectively … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association announced the six successful applicants for one of its longest running and most successful training programs. Supported by Telefilm Canada, the Telefilm Producer Trainee Program emphasizes one-on-one mentoring within an active production environment, for emerging and mid-level producers from a visible minority or aboriginal background. Call 613-233-1444 ext. 227.
The Canadian Media Production Association welcomes the federal government’s move to modernize Canada’s copyright laws. Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act, was tabled in the House of Commons. It mirrors the former Bill C-32, which died on the Order Paper when the election was called. President and CEO of CMPA Norm Bolen … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association released two studies and requested that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission launch a specific public proceeding to examine the role of television broadcasters in supporting Canadian English-language theatrical films. Both studies relate to Canadian theatrical films – one on the financing provided by broadcasters to English-language films supported under … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association is delighted to announce André Rouleau as the winner of the 6th 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 Montreal-based Rouleau (Caramel Films) has worked in the Canadian production industry for more than … Read more
The Canadian Media Production Association said its members welcome the CRTC’s decision to implement its Group Licensing Policy framework through its renewal of the licences of Rogers Media until 2014, and Bell Media, Corus Entertainment, and Shaw Media until 2016. The association said the decision ensures broadcasters maintain their historic spending levels on Canadian programming, … Read more
