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Netflix invests in TIFF’s Talent Accelerator program

TORONTO — Netflix is committing to a three-year investment in Canadian film industry programs through a new partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the two organizations announced Tuesday.Netflix is directing support towards TIFF’s Talent Accelerator program, where six female filmmakers will receive subsidies in order to access TIFF’s Industry programs and events. These programs are committed to increasing participation, skills and opportunities for women, behind and in front of the camera, TIFF said in a news release.In addition, Netflix will support Canadian filmmakers through an investment in TIFF’s Industry programming and participants, including TIFF Filmmaker Lab, which takes...