GATINEAU – Claude Joli-Coeur will remain government film commissioner of the National Film Board (NFB) for another three years.
Joli-Coeur first joined the NFB in 2003 and was assistant commissioner from 2007 to 2014, responsible for government relations, strategic planning, business relations and legal services. He also served as acting commissioner in 2007 and 2014 before being appointed as government film commissioner in November 2014 for a five year term.
During his current mandate, the NFB achieved its gender parity goals and has continued to produce award-winning and creative audiovisual works that “brilliantly” represent Canada’s communities, reads the announcement. With his guidance, the NFB has supported a greater diversity of creators and provided more support to Indigenous creators by increasing spending on Indigenous-led projects.
"I am delighted with Claude Joli-Cœur's new mandate as Commissioner of the National Film Board”, said Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, in the announcement. “Through his priorities of inclusion, innovation and public engagement, Mr. Joli-Cœur has made the NFB the centre for social impact in film. In the next three years, he will be able to oversee the relocation of the NFB headquarters, so that the organization is well placed to embark on its next growth phase."
The National Film Board consists of the government film commissioner, who is also its chairperson, and six other members appointed by the Governor in Council, as well as the executive director of Telefilm Canada.
