Telefilm pledges financial support for creation of Black Screen Office

TORONTO/MONTREAL — On Wednesday, Telefilm Canada announced it has committed to investing $100,000 annually toward the creation of a Black Screen Office in Canada. The pledge was made on Monday during a meeting with Black filmmakers who have called for the creation of dedicated bureau. “Telefilm supports the formation of an institution to expand the reach of stories and works by Black filmmakers,” said Christa Dickenson, executive director of Telefilm Canada, in the news release. “The creation of a Black Screen Office will be a concrete step in helping address the imbalances that exist within Canada’s film industry and will...