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Canada at Cannes 2005
The Canada Pavilion returns for a fourth year

"We are looking forward to working again with our Canada Pavilion partners at Cannes to help Canadian talent bring their films to the attention of international audiences, and to support Canadian companies in developing strategic opportunities, and in building coproduction and sales links," said Danny Chalifour, Telefilm's Director of International Operations and Development.

The Canada Pavilion leads the way at the International Village
Located in the very heart of the Festival and Market, the Canada Pavilion will be bringing together 11 federal and provincial government partners from all regions of the country. More than 40 Canadian organizations and companies, to date, will be operating under the Pavilion.

The Canada Pavilion is the focal point for networking meetings as well as a business centre for Canadian industry representatives and their international partners. Canadians attending Cannes have access to Telefilm Canada's expert consulting in coproduction and international relations, as well as a screening service, phone, fax and Internet connections. Telefilm will also be widely distributing its Canada at Cannes brochure, profiling this year's Canadian films at Cannes.

Canadian events at Cannes
A number of special events are also planned at the Pavilion and elsewhere, providing strategic opportunities for registered participants to meet key players from the international scene.

Meet the Canadian talent in Cannes (by invitation only), May 14
Targeted members of the media, and key international festival and industry representatives are invited to meet the Canadian talent in Cannes at a special reception.

Producer Breakfasts
Meet-and-greet breakfast sessions for Canadian producers looking to develop strategic alliances and seek new opportunities with industry representatives from abroad.

• Telefilm Canada and SODEC invite France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg, May 14 (by invitation only)
• The Canada Pavilion partners invite the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, May 15 (by invitation only)

Producing With Canada, May 16
Representatives from Canada's federal financing agencies and their provincial counterparts will be on hand to provide in-depth information on everything from local industries (tax credit programs, on-location shooting sites, studios) to coproduction treaties (equity financing, certification).

Telefilm Canada and SODEC - Presenting Partners of the Producers' Network, May 17
The Producers' Network will feature a number of roundtable discussions, led by prominent industry experts and special guests (festival directors and programmers, distributors, investors and more), on partnering with Canada. Telefilm and SODEC will also spotlight 12 Canadian producers.

2005 Canada Pavilion partners
In addition to Telefilm Canada, the 2005 Canada Pavilion will include: the Department of Canadian Heritage - Trade Routes Program; International Trade Canada - Market Support Division; the Ontario Media Development Corporation; British Columbia Film, Alberta Film; the Manitoba Film and Sound Development Corporation; SaskFilm and Video Development Corporation; New Brunswick Film; the Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation; the Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation; and Technology PEI.

2005 Canada Pavilion sponsors
The following sponsors have graciously provided support to the Canada Pavilion: Maple Pictures Corporation, Multimedia Risk Consultants & Insurance Brokers, Nettwerk, the National Film Board of Canada and Digiscreen/Media Principia.

Telefilm Canada, a cultural investor in film, television and new media
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to the development and promotion of the Canadian film, television and new media industries. With the objective of building larger audiences for Canadian cultural products, the Corporation acts as a partner to the private sector through investments in diverse productions with wide appeal.

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Information:
Jeanine Basile, Communications and Public Affairs Manager
(514) 283-6363 or 1-800-567-0890
basilej@telefilm.ca

At Cannes:
Stephen Lan, Press Attaché
(416) 923-6327 or +33 (0) 616 69 91 69
stephen.lan@sympatico.ca