NFB pitches in on Telefilm's theatrical documentary program

MONTREAL - Telefilm Canada and the Rogers Group of Funds are partnering with the National Film Board of Canada to underwrite the Theatrical Documentary Program. By providing financing for feature-length documentary projects during their production and post-production stages, the program aims to increase audiences for Canadian feature films through the production of high-calibre documentaries for theatrical distribution. Under the new arrangement, the program's budget has been restored to $1.5 million per year, with each partner contributing $500,000. "As Canada's public producer and distributor, the NFB is participating in the Theatrical Documentary Program in order to contribute its resources and expertise...