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Telefilm Canada Launches Pilot Project
Supporting Regional Distribution of Films d'auteur
Montreal, November 7, 2001 - Telefilm Canada's Quebec office is
pleased to announce the establishment of a pilot project supporting the
regional distribution of films d'auteur. This new program, initiated through
the Canada Feature Film Fund, is designed to help accelerate and expand
the distribution of films d'auteur funded by Telefilm Canada.
As Pierre Even, director of the Quebec office Feature Film Unit, explains,
"This Telefilm Canada initiative stems from consultation with exhibitors,
producers and distributors wishing to play a more active role in promoting
homegrown cinema."
In essence, Telefilm Canada will provide financial assistance to enable
exhibitors to purchase film prints and run promotional campaigns tailored
to their respective regions. The regional launches must coincide with
release in the major centres.
The pilot project is explained in greater detail on Telefilm's website
(www.telefilm.ca) in
the Canada Feature Film Fund section. Further information can also be
obtained by contacting Lise Dandurand at the Feature Film Unit in Montréal.
Telefilm Canada will review and assess this pilot project after the first
year of operation.
Telefilm Canada, a cultural investor in cinema, television, new media
and music
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated primarily to developing
and promoting the Canadian film, television, new media and music industries.
The Corporation acts as one of the government's principal instruments
for providing strategic leverage to the Canadian private sector.
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Information: Danielle Dansereau, Director - Communications
and Public Affairs Ginette Pépin, Communications Agent - Québec
peping@telefilm.ca
(514) 283-6363 or 1-800-567-0890
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