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Telefilm Canada Launches 3rd Edition of Spark Plug Program
Montréal, September 27, 2005 - Telefilm Canada has launched the
third edition of the Spark Plug Program, which provides special support for
television producers from diverse ethno-cultural and Aboriginal communities.
The application deadline is October 25, 2005.
Since its creation in 2003, the program has enabled more than 30 Canadian visible
minority and Aboriginal producers to develop a TV drama project, perfect their
professional skills, establish contacts with broadcasters and attend the Banff
Television Festival.
The three-year Spark Plug Program falls under the Department of Canadian Heritage's
Spark Initiative.
Telefilm encourages visible minority and Aboriginal producers with experience
in television production to submit their TV drama projects by October 25. For
information on the third edition of Spark Plug, see the 2005-06 guidelines on
the Telefilm
Canada website.
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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Media enquiries:
Jeanine Basile, Manager - Communications and Public Affairs
(514) 283-6363 or basilej@telefilm.ca
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