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::FILM NEWS::
LE Newsletter - March 18, 2010
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Film Market Access Receives Grant
from Quebecor Fund
Source: Film Market Access
(March 15, 2010) Toronto –
Film Market Access
(FMA) is the
recipient of a
Quebecor Fund grant
to create
the Quebecor Cannes Market Fellowship. This financial support
will allow FMA to continue assisting Canadian
producers, particular those from under-represented cultural
communities with strategic consulting and coaching to fully
participate in business meetings and networking events at the
Festival de Cannes.
The Quebecor Cannes Market Fellowship is dedicated to advancing
experienced media professionals who are Aboriginal or from
culturally diverse communities in the GTA.
Each year in preparation for the Festival de Cannes FMA provides
within its program a festival information session to
participants who have been accredited by the Festival de Cannes.
This year, with the support of Quebecor Cannes Market
Fellowship - FMA will host a seminar entitled Festival, Market
and Distribution on March 20th from, 1 to 4 pm, at Cloud Café,
(968 Queen St West). The focus of the seminar is to prepare
producers and directors for one of the most highly recognized
film festival and market. Guest speakers include Patricia
Scarlett who represented “Ataranjuat: The Fast Runner”, in
Canada, Michael Paszt acquisition executive of Cinemavault
Releasing, and representatives from Ontario Media Development
Corporation (OMDC). The cost of the seminar is $50.00. Members
of ImagineNative, WIFT, FILMI, ReelAsian, ReelWorld and LIFT
will receive an additional discount of 50%.
“We are delighted to receive this support from the Quebecor Fund
and we’re looking forward to engaging information seminar that
delivers real value to the participants. FMA’s unique programs
continue to deliver amazing experiences with invaluable insight
into the highly competitive business of marketing and selling
films” said Kirk Cooper founder of Film Market Access.
Since 2006, Film Market Access has coached and facilitated a
meaningful professional and business development experience for
a diverse group of Canadian producers, directors and other media
professionals to the Festival de Cannes and the world’s largest
film market, The Marché du Film.
Festival de Cannes and the Marché du Film together work in
harmony to set the stage for the largest film event in Europe
(May 12 to 24). The Festival provides a great industry
environment, efficient and well-located structures for the
Marché du Film’s participants. Each year the Marché du Film
gathers buyers, distributors and producers for ten days
dedicated to meetings and negotiations allowing for establishing
partnerships and co-productions.
The Quebecor Fund for Professional Development supports the
career advancement of culturally diverse and Aboriginal media
professionals to create greater opportunity, access and equity
in the screen-based media sector. Please RSVP for
the Festival, Market & Distribution Seminar. (info@market-access.ca
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