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Canada’s multiscreen creators take centre stage at MIPCOM


MONTREAL – The versatility of Canadian talent will be on display at MIPCOM, the largest annual global market for entertainment content across all platforms, which this year is scheduled for October 7 – 10, 2013 in Cannes, France. 

This year, MIPCOM is exploring the phenomenon of creators traditionally associated with feature films who are just as talented in television production in order to benefit from the small screen’s new golden age. Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund will be facilitating a panel on the topic which will include Christina Jennings, chairman and CEO Shaftesbury Films (The Listener); Jocelyn Deschênes, producer and founder of Sphère Média Plus (19-2); Daniel Grou (Podz), director (19-2); Sheri Elwood, screenwriter and director (Call Me Fitz); as well as Michael Souther, executive producer and co-owner of Amaze Film + Television (Call Me Fitz).

“Canada is one of the most dynamic multiplatform content production centres in the world”, said Carolle Brabant, executive director of Telefilm Canada, in the announcement. “Our industry has enormous talent, and they benefit from the creative freedom that new multiplatform devices have to offer. The result: the development of creative content designed for audiences searching for fresh stories that they can consume when and wherever they want.”

“Canadian creators seek to engage Canadian audiences while reaching out to new audiences on any platform”, added CMF president and CEO Valerie Creighton.  “Our industry knows how to compete in international markets with a winning combination of talent, innovation and know-how. Canadian dramas are resonating with audiences in several world market and Canada’s multiplatform youth products are unmatched elsewhere on the planet.”

Cartt.ca will have coverage from MIPCOM.

www.canada-mipcom2013.ca