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Telefilm provides update on equity data collection


MONTREAL — Telefilm Canada today provided an update regarding data collection efforts related to its funding programs as part of its commitment to an equitable and representative screen-based industry. Building on the corporate data collection methods implemented during the first phase of the federal government’s Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund, beginning today Telefilm will also collect additional data on the corporate control of applicants and on key creatives (director, writer and producer), says Telefilm’s industry advisory. With regard to corporate data collection, each applicant company will be able to self-identify as being majority-owned and controlled by individuals who self-identify as one...