Film Canada Yearbook (2002)

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PPPPPPPE! | a \ | \ \ \ \ \ \ { \ IIS Len | q (eee Ye es | | FREER RA fe \ 1% i) Wel eh pe STREET i v| | y! | a a y' 5 » PROVINCIAL & MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (FILM COMMISSIONS) THOMPSON-NICOLA FILM COMMISSION 300 465 Victoria St. Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 (250) 377-8678 / BC: (877) 377-8673 Fax: (250) 372-5048 E-mail: vweller@tnrdlib.bc.ca Website: www.tnrd.bc.ca Contact: Victoria Weller Location scouting, co-ordination, local services ALBERTA ALBERTA FILM COMMISSION 2526 Battleford Ave. S.W., Ste. 111 Calgary, AB T6E 7J4 (403) 221-7868 Fax: (403) 221-7857 E-mail: info@albertafilmcommission.com Website: www.albertafilmnetwork.com Commissioner: Paul Rayman With advantages including no provincial sales tax, diverse locations, and low crew rates, Alberta is the destination to bring your story to life. The Commission provides complete location services, including an extensive photo library, as well as information and assistance regarding crews, talent and infrastructure. SASKATCHEWAN THE SASKATCHEWAN FILM AND VIDEO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / SASKFILM 1701 College Ave. Regina, SK S4P 1B8 (806) 798-3456 Fax: (306) 798-7768 E-mail: saskfilm@accesscomm.ca Website: www.saskfilm.com C.E.O.: Valerie Creighton Director, Programs & Services: Susanne Bell Since 1989, SaskFilm has provided support, financial assistance and equity financing to the Saskatchewan film and video industries and to media through the administration of the SaskTel New Media Fund. SaskFilm administers the Saskatchewan Film & Video Employment Tax Credit. The tax credit provides eligible production companies filming in Saskatchewan with a 35% rebate, up to 50% of the total production costs, based on the value of eligible salaries paid to Saskatchewan residents. SaskFilm programs include Development Loans / Equity Investments / Special Program Investments / Market Travel Assistance / SaskTel New Media Fund. SaskFilm’s Location Office assists companies seeking production opportunities and locations within the province. Through the film commissioner, various services are provided including: Initial location scouting to accommodate script requirements / Access to local photo file library / Liaison between producers and all levels of government / Assistance with permission to use location sites / Provide information and assistance regarding local crew, talent and support FILM CANADA YEARBOOK ¢ 2002 service / Distribution of the Saskatchewan Film & Video Production Guide / Facilitate co-production opportunities with Saskatchewan production companies. MANITOBA CITY OF WINNIPEG Mayor’s Office 510 Main St., 3rd Fl. Winnipeg, MB R3B 1B9 (204) 986-3058 Fax: (204) 986-3350 Cell: (204) 955-9659 E-mail: kboyce@city.winnipeg.mb.ca Film & Cultural Liaison / EPC Secretariat: Kenny Boyce To deal expeditiously with requests for filming in Winnipeg relating to city facilities, services, resources, equipment, materials and permits. MANITOBA FILM & SOUND 410 93 Lombard Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 3B1 (204) 947-2040 Fax: (204) 956-5261 E-mail: explore@mbfilmsound.mb.ca Website: www.mbfilmsound.mb.ca C.E.O. and Film Commissioner: Carole Vivier Manager, Film Programs: Alexa Rosentreter Locations Co-ordinator: Alex Archbold Film, video, sound recording and location assistance programs which enable the development and marketing of motion pictures, film and video productions, and sound recording projects in the province of Manitoba. Also administers the Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit. As amember of the Association of Film Commisioners Intermational, it provides complete location services liaison with the industry and all levels of government, publishes Manitoba's only industry production guide, and maintains an extensive photo library. ONTARIO CITY OF HAMILTON / REGION OF HAMILTON-WENT WORTH 1 James St. S., 3rd FI. Hamilton, ON L8P 4R5 (905) 546-4233 / (800) 263-8590 Fax: (905) 546-4107 E-mail: scoverda@hamilton-went.on.ca Website: www.hamilton-went.on.ca Film Liaison Officer: Susan M. Coverdale CITY OF TORONTO Toronto Film and Television Office Toronto City Hall, North Rotunda 100 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON MSH 2N2 (416) 392-7570 Fax: (416) 392-0675 E-mail: info@torontofilmpermits.com Website: www.torontofilmpermits.com Film Commissioner: Rhonda Silverstone A free service for location assistance and permits THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE 37 Main St. E. Huntsville, ON P1H 1A1 (705) 789-1751 ext. 2236 Fax: (705) 789-1762 Contact: Robert W. Small DURHAM REGION — FILM OFFICE Box 623 1615 Dundas St. E., Whitby Mall Whitby, ON LIN 6A3 (905) 723-0023 / (800) 706-9857 Fax: (905) 436-5359 E-mail: durecdev@region.durham.on.ca Contact: Jennifer Morrison Location assistance; local government liason; free copies of local Film & Television Production Resource Guide. NIAGARA ECONOMIC & TOURISM CORPORATION Box 1042 2201 St. David's Rd. Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 (905) 685-1308 / (800) 263-2988 Fax: (905) 688-5907 E-mail: info@niagaracanada.com Website: www.niagaracanada.com Sr. Economic Development Officer: Alan Teichroeb ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL 151 Bloor St. W., 5th Fi. Toronto, ON M5S 176 (416) 961-1660 / (800) 387-0058 (Ontario) Fax: (416) 961-7796 E-mail: info@arts.on.ca. Website: www.arts.on.ca Chair: Julia Foster Acting Exec. Director: John Brotman The Ontario Arts Council offers various forms of assistance to artists in the Province of Ontario. Please contact the Art Services Department for additional information. OAC's Media Arts programs encourage the creation and production of media arts in Ontario, including film and video. Programs are available to emerging and experienced media artists and to media arts organizations. Programs for Organizations Artist-Run Centres: Media and Visual Arts Purpose: Provides annual grants to assist artist-run centres with expenses incurred in the creation, presentation and documentation of media and visual arts. Grants also assist with production, professional development, distribution and exhibition expenses. Eligibility: This program is open to Ontariobased cooperatives of professional artists operating as not-for-profit organizations. Organizations must have been in operation for at least one year, have presented a full year of programming, and pay professional fees to exhibiting artists. Deadline: February 1, 2002 205