Canadian Film Digest Year Book (1977)

Programs The Corporation assists Canadian feature film producers by investing up to $250,000 or 50 percent of the budget of a film, whichever amount is less, in projects that meet its criteria on Canadian content, financing, completion and distribution. The Corporation’s Special Investment Program provides an opportunity for filmmakers to demonstrate their talents in a first feature film. The maximum budget for films submitted under this program is $135,000 with the Corporation’s participation being 60 percent. The Corporation assists Canadian distribution companies by supplementing their budgets in the campaigns of Canadian feature films released in Canadian theatres. The Corporation assists Canadian feature film producers in developing screen plays. Its investment could cover the cost of securing an option on a Canadian novel, retaining an experienced screen writer and certain other expenses relating to the project. Co-Productions Since February 1976 the CFDC has been designated by the Secretary of State as administrator of co-production treaties between the Govermment of Canada and participating countries. Canada has coproduction agreements with the United Kingdom, France and Italy. A co-production treaty with West Germany is expected to be finalized by the summer of 1977. The treaty with France specifies a percentage limit of 80:20 for the proportion of involvement between the majority and minority partners in the co-production. The agreements with the United Kingdom and Italy specify 70:30. The terms of the co-production require that the artistic and technical input of each country, as well as the financial participation, should reflect its proportionate involvement in the film. Also spelled out in each co-production treaty is the minimum participation of the minority partner, for example, at least one writer, six technicians, one leading performer, etc. The finished film is considered a national film by both countries. As administrator, the CFDC receives all applications, studies and evaluates them and makes recommendations to the Secretary of State. When a film has been completed, the producer must provide an audited statement of costs and screen the film, after which a final recommendation is made to the minister. All co-production applications are forwarded to Joe Beaubien and Pete Legault at the CFDC’s Montreal office. CANADIAN FILM INSTITUTE/ INSTITUT CANADIEN DU FILM 75 Albert St., Ste. 1105 Ottawa, Ont. K1P 5E7 (613) 238-7865 Executive Director: Frederik Manter Assistant to the Executive Director: Judith Davis Director of Exhibitions: S. Wayne Clarkson Manager, National Film Theatre: Frank D. Taylor Publications: Piers Handling National Film Library 303 Richmond Rd. Ottawa, Ont. K1Z 6X3 (613) 729-6193 Director, National Film Library: Stephen Rothwell Director, Public Relations: Harris Kirshenbaum Director, Information Services: Margaret Britt CFDC/CFI The Canadian Film Institute was established in 1935. Its aim is to foster and promote the study, appreciation and use of both film and television. The CFI operates through four different branches. The National Film Library carries almost 10,000 titles of educational, information and entertainment films available for rent. The Information Division is headed by Margaret Britt. It has subject catalogues providing information on most of the films in the Film Library and a Film Title Index of alphabetical listings. Files on additional films bring the reference total to over 120,000 titles. The Publication Division does research work in film, publishing works on Canadian features and filmmakers. Currently its major project is Film Canadiana, a yearbook containing information and statistical data on the year’s film production in Canada. The National Film Theatre presents more than 300 films a year both in Ottawa and through a chain of associated National Film Theatres. The NFT also organizes FILMEXPO, the annual film festival held in Ottawa. service & quality you can count on! If you make your living in the film business, we both have one important thing in common: It’s ‘our business”, too. (The way we both make our living) Because of this, we understand your need for top professional quality and service. Your business depends on it. So does ours. Here’s why you can count on us: © We have the largest colour and black & white reversal processing facility in Canada. ° We have complete sound mixing and transfer facilities. e We’re aware of how important deadlines are. Call or write for our price list... it shows you that top quality doesn'thave tocost top dollars. A division of Production Film Makers Associates Ltd. 330 Adelaide St. West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1R4 Telephone (416)366-1556 85