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To better understand and measure the impact of this crisis, representatives of Canada’s audiovisual industry have formed a taskforce. This group has partnered with Nordicity research group to develop a national survey that will help quantify the scope of the financial impact of the ongoing crisis.

We understand every sector of our economy is being affected by the pandemic; the lockdowns, travel restrictions, urgency to self-isolate and maintain social distancing have put our country on pause. This includes the screen-based sector, where productions have been halted, studios emptied, and cast and crews no longer working.

Toronto, February 6, 2020 – MADE—NOUS en français—a national, consumer-focused, industry-wide movement to recognize and celebrate the creative talent Canadians bring to world audiences, made its world premiere one year ago during ETALK LIVE AT THE OSCARS on CTV.

Toronto/Montréal, October 10, 2019 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada are teaming up once again to feature a series of events at MIPJunior and MIPCOM, taking place in Cannes from October 12 to 17. The two funding organizations are bringing together a group of Canadian producers to showcase four screen-based projects which portray diversity in many forms.

Toronto, October 9, 2019 — In collaboration with Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announces the Analog conference series, a new can’t-miss event for audiovisual professionals.

September was an exciting month for MADE | NOUS, as two of the nation's largest and most influential industry events, the Toronto International Film Festival and Gémeaux Awards, took place in the English and French-speaking markets.

Ottawa, June 9, 2019 - The Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada (APFC) and Netflix, lead partner, are very pleased to partner with Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund in launching the first-ever Professional Development Program in Film and Television for francophone producers and creators in minority communities across Canada.

Toronto, April 1, 2019 - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) congratulates the winners and nominees of the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards, which have been recognized for their excellence by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, and industry professionals at a series of events which culminated with last night’s televised gala.

Toronto, March 7, 2019 – Actors Michelle Mylett (Katy) and Dylan Playfair (Reilly) from Crave’s award-winning original comedy series, Letterkenny, will act as special hosts at the SXSW Canada House, and brand ambassadors to the recently launched MADE | NOUS campaign. SXSW Conference and Festival 2019 is taking place March 8 to 17 in Austin, Texas.

Toronto, February 25, 2019 – A new consumer campaign positioned to recognize and celebrate the creative talent Canadians bring to world audiences made its premiere last night during the Academy Awards’ broadcast. The full campaign is set to launch nationwide, beginning February 25. Click here to view the 60-second trailer.