Canadians have stories to tell, and global companies are recognizing the great opportunities that can come from these projects. How can you partner with a broadcaster or studio to develop content that can be sold globally? Hear from our panel
Independent producers with a great story to tell know that one of the biggest challenges to getting a project completed is securing the funding. In today’s evolving industry, how have finance models changed? What strategies are available that
Great animation can come from anywhere and watched everywhere on Netflix. It’s an opportunity for Canada’s exceptional animation talent to create stories for the global stage. In this session, Netflix manager of original animation Jane Lee will
In their first public appearance following the release of the long-awaited Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review (BTLR) report, the Chair of the government-appointed BTLR expert panel, Janet Yale, and panel member Monique Simar
Joined by the CMPA’s President and CEO Reynolds Mastin, the pair will discuss the current state of the screen-based industries and Minister Guilbeault’s vision for the future of Canadian content creation.
If Gen Zers have proved anything, it’s that if you want to reach the next generation of consumers, you’re going to have to invest in video. This reality is giving media companies incentive to create more targeted content as Gen Z shuns traditio
What if consuming content meant being together in 2020? This is one of the questions explored in the Canada Media Fund’s 2020 Trends Report, entitled Closer, Wider, Faster. Join Catherine Mathys for an in-depth analysis of the current trends af
The Prime Time Throwdown is back for 2020! This year, three finalists will be selected to take the stage and pitch their projects for chance to win up to $35,000 in in-kind post-production and marketing services from Stamp Audio and Innovate by
The rapidly evolving rights market has led to major changes in how distribution deals are getting done, causing producers to re-evaluate their strategies for optimizing the value of their content. What are the key negotiating points that make o
Five experts. Five verticals. Three questions. Ten minutes each.Five leaders in feature film, documentary, short form, lifestyle/unscripted, and scripted will each have ten minutes to present up-to-the-minute market intel by answering thre
In Dragon’s Den style, three producers will each pitch their projects, with their marketing strategies, to our audience building experts with $10,000 in in-kind services from Innovate By Day at stake. Through the pitches and our experts’ respo
The OTT landscape, often characterized by its biggest brands, offers many highly varied opportunities for content owners and creators. This panel will explore everything from new platforms developed by broadcasters, to the evolution of early-
One of the most challenging decisions entrepreneurs confront is whether to diversify their business. The risks and rewards can be extraordinary. We will explore this topic with a corporate finance advisor, and with three leaders who have succ
Offering a glimpse ‘behind the curtain’, this panel will explore the process of pitching, developing, and producing a property with Netflix. How does it differ from working with broadcasters? And what lessons can be learned from the experienc
Producers and their partners are increasingly confronted by the challenge of talent scarcity as top names migrate towards players with deep pockets and unlimited shelf-space. This panel will focus on ways independent companies can compete. Wha
The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts have not been updated since before the internet entered our homes. In many ways, they are the bedrock of our industry, and the government’s current initiative to review these acts could set a new co
A look forward from leaders in four key sectors that support and drive content production: cable, devices, broadcast and independent production. What are the challenges and opportunities facing each player, how are they pivoting and creating
OTT players are breathing new life into production and distribution, but the OTT landscape changes significantly and constantly. Learn about the drivers behind the changes, and what can be expected for future opportunities with these platforms