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Canadian, Australian indie producers form alliance


CANNES, France – Amidst the glamour of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) to enhance co-production opportunities between Canadian and Australian independent screen-based producers. The agreement is a framework outlining the associations’ commitment to develop various initiatives, including ways to help each other’s members exchange information, network with each other and establish a mentoring program. “Excellent content knows no borders, especially in the digital economy. It just has to resonate with consumers,” says Michael Hennessy, president and CEO,...