CRTC endorses Telefilm's new private donation fund

MONTREAL – Broadcasters will now be able to contribute to Telefilm Canada’s new private donation fund which has been recognized by the CRTC as a certified independent production fund. The fund, announced in early March, will consist of two streams - one that will provide better support to emerging filmmakers, and the other aimed at established filmmakers that will help them achieve their full potential both in Canada and abroad. Under the CRTC's broadcasting distribution regulations, BDUs are required to contribute to the Canadian broadcasting system by fostering the production of new quality Canadian programming through a financial contribution to be directed...