Canada’s premier multimedia company
CTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada’s premier multimedia company with ownership of CTV, Canada’s #1 television network, and The Globe and Mail, Canada’s #1 national newspaper. CTV Inc. owns and operates 27 conventional stations across the country, with interests in 35 specialty channels, including Canada’s #1 specialty channel, TSN. CTVglobemedia also owns the CHUM Radio Division, which operates 35 radio stations throughout Canada, including CHUM FM, Canada’s # 1 FM station. Other CTVglobemedia investments include an interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and the Air Canada Centre; and an interest in Dome Productions, a North American leader in the provision of mobile high definition production facilities.
CRTC denies Bitove’s bid for network
Canada’s broadcast regulator wants more competition in the television sector – but not at any price.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission sent that message yesterday in turning down a bid to launch a new national TV network from fast-food and satellite radio executive John Bitove
Canada: A Guide To Producing In Canada And Doing Business With Canadians
This is a great guide for companies interested in utilizing Toronto’s strong Film & Television cluster.
Article by David B. Zitzerman, Michael A. Levine, Carolyn Stamegna, Tara Parker and Jaclyn Seidman
Women in Film and Television – Toronto
Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is a not-for-profit professional organization founded in 1984. WIFT-T supports women in screen-based media (film, television and digital media) to build, advance and sustain their careers nationally and internationally. WIFT-T does this through hands-on high quality programming, mentoring, networking, and industry events that recognize the talents and potential of women. Our mission is to enhance the skills of our members so they can become significant decision-makers at all levels of the industry.
Proposed bill could hurt Toronto film, TV industries: filmmakers
Toronto filmmakers say tax legislation being proposed by the federal government could seriously curb the production industry in this city.
The Senate is reviewing a bill that would allow the federal government to cancel tax credits for films and TV shows thought to be offensive or not in the public interest.
Ron Haney, who represents 1,600 Ontario members of the Directors Guild of Canada, said the film industry in Toronto is already struggling to survive because of the high Canadian dollar…….Read More
Why invest in Toronto?
Here are some facts of Toronto’s Film and Television cluster. It is a great start on this topic and shows how predominant we are in this industry.
- The cluster contributes $1.1 billion annually to the local economy.
- The highly developed infrastructure provides state-of-the-art facilities and services from pre-production through post-production.
- $949 million was spent on film and television productions shot in Toronto in 2004; including $801.6 million on major productions; $133.8 million on commercials; and $13.65 million on music videos.
- In 2004, the City’s Film and Television Office issued 4,302 location filming permits for 1,502 projects, totaling 7,743 days of shooting.
- Toronto was rated one of the top 10 North American cities for independent productions by MovieMaker, the global film and television trade magazine. “The heart of Canada’s film industry is still Toronto…with a plethora of divergent locations, great natural beauty, low cost of living, a ton of world-class gear and facilities…and top-flight cast and crew.
Toronto's Film & Television Cluster 