CMF and Telefilm partner to increase industry inclusivity

The Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada announced Tuesday plans to develop a three-year strategy to “foster growth and inclusion” in Canada’s audiovisual industry with a “focus on supporting Black and People of Colour creators through training initiatives, partnerships, and structured approaches to data collection.” The press release notes that the organizations will collaborate with other federal audiovisual institutions and consult with Black and people of colour communities and other industry members. “The overarching mission is to develop a strategy that increases access to audiovisual training institutions, collaborates with organizations in offering training programs, and integrates data-driven decisions into policies...