Telefilm Canada unveils gender parity measures for feature film production financing

MONTREAL – Telefilm Canada is aiming for a balanced production portfolio (at all budget levels) by 2020 that reflects gender parity in the roles of director, writer and producer.The new gender parity measures for feature film production financing were developed in collaboration with the industry, and executive director Carolle Brabant said that the organization is also moving to ensure that its feature film portfolio also better reflects cultural diversity and Indigenous communities."Our goal is to level the playing field for Canadian female talent, and we encourage creators to submit projects directed and/or written by women”, Brabant said in the news...