annual public meeting april 8, 2009
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ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 8, 2009. MR. MICHEL ROY CHAIR OF THE BOARD. TELEFILM CANADA – AN ASSET FOR ALL CANADIANS. An organization with a rich history and a wealth of expertise The Government’s financial instrument in support of audiovisual / interactive media creation - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETINGAPRIL 8, 2009
MR. MICHEL ROY
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TELEFILM CANADA – AN ASSET FOR ALL CANADIANS
• An organization with a rich history and a wealth of expertise
• The Government’s financial instrument in support of audiovisual / interactive media creation
• Exemplary governance
A RENEWED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• High level of expertise
• National representation
• Strength and enthusiasm
Lawyer
Toronto, Ontario
ELISE ORENSTEIN
Lawyer
Halifax, Nova-Scotia
GRANT MACHUM
Managing partner of Bridge Communications
Vancouver, British-Columbia
MARLIE ODEN
Chartered Accoutant
Quebec city, Quebec
YVON BÉLANGER
Government Film Commissioner and NFB ChairMontreal, Quebec
TOM PERLMUTTER
MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE
• Five-year corporate plan
• International partnerships and investments
MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE
• New senior management structure
• New corporate values
• Dedicated, diligent and enthusiastic employees
A NEW MODEL
• Canada Media Fund
• Television and Interactive Media
• Telefilm, already an excellent administrator of CTF programs
WORKING TOGETHER
• Building proactive partnerships
• Getting our films on screens: a rigorous process
• Encouraging talented creators
• Developing varied, high-quality works
ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETINGAPRIL 8, 2009
MR. WAYNE CLARKSON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TELEFILM CANADA – A CROWN CORPORATION
• Offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax
• Approximately 190 employees
OUR VISION
A thriving audiovisual industry
Serving the imagination and creativity of Canadians
FUNDS ADMINISTRATED BY TELEFILM
• Canada Feature Film Fund+
• Canada New Media Fund+
• Canadian Television Fund Programs
= Administration of $400 million dollars
ECONOMIC IMPACT – FILM AND TELEVISION
• Investments of $5.2 billion in 2007-2008
• Exports of $2 billion annually
• Telefilm invests in more than 1,000 sme
ECONOMIC IMPACT – INTERACTIVE MEDIA
• 3,200 businesses; more than 52,000 jobs
• $5 billion in revenues
SUCCESS ON THE SCREEN AND BOX OFFICE
In 2007-2008:116 awards and 3 Oscar nominations
• Les 3 p’tits Cochons – $4.5 M• Away From Her – $9.2 M (US)• Passchendaele – $4.5 M
In 2009:• Polytechnique – more than $1.3 M in first month• One Week – more than $1 M in first month• Dédé à travers les brumes – more than $1.5 M in first month
KEY OBJECTIVES 2009-2010
• Canadian content on all platforms for all audiences
• A stronger industry
• An efficient, responsible and effective administration
TOWARDS 2010 – NEW CO-PRODUCTION POLICY
• Source of revenue and support for industry
• Job creation
• Exports
• International festivals, markets and sales
ACCOUNTABILITY, EFFICIENCY, COMMITMENT
• Client Service Charter since 2003
• eTelefilm offers clients online service
• Client survey in 2009-2010
• Regular consultations
IT’S YOUR TURN
QUESTIONS ?
COMMENTS ?
ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETINGAPRIL 8, 2009